Sr. Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical (Starlink PCB)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Engineer to oversee the maintenance of advanced PCB manufacturing equipment. This role is crucial in ensuring the operational efficiency of the Starlink production line. You will lead a team of technicians, tackle complex technical challenges, and implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies. Your expertise will contribute significantly to the success of a groundbreaking satellite internet project that is transforming global connectivity. Join a dynamic team where your skills will directly impact the future of technology and connectivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance technicians to troubleshoot complex equipment failures.
• Develop and execute improvement projects to maximize equipment availability.
• Coordinate with engineering teams for machine upgrades.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Detail Oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

MRP

ERP

Microsoft Office

Jira

SQL

PowerBI

Job description

SR. MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, MECHANICAL (STARLINK PCB)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world.

This Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for providing engineering ownership of planned and unplanned repairs, modifications, and upgrades of equipment in the printed circuit board production line. Maintenance Engineers are the primary technical resource for maintenance technicians, and support day-to-day resolution of the most challenging technical issues facing the team. Maintenance Engineers take end-to-end ownership of equipment improvement projects; from concept, through design and implementation. This role plays a key part in maximizing critical production equipment availability, enabling Starlink to rapidly pursue its mission. By the end of this year, the Starlink factory in Bastrop will be the largest PCB manufacturing facility, by volume, in North America.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technically complex equipment failures
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and action corrective measures to address equipment, process, and behavioral gaps
• Develop and execute complex improvement projects to maximize production equipment availability
• Collaborate with development engineering teams to build in reliability and maintenance efficiency “up-front” on projects and propose design adjustments
• Provide leadership for utilization of CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems)
• Implement predictive tools (vibration analysis, cycle monitoring) to integrate into maintenance to organize proactive Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Complete hands on in-depth repairs of equipment mechanical, electrical, fluid, pneumatic, and robotic control system failures
• Coordinate internal and 3rd party resources to scope and execute repairs, overhauls, and equipment upgrade projects
• Leverage feedback from maintenance technicians to drive improvements to work instructions and processes
• Coordinate with internal Equipment Reliability Engineering, Tool Engineering, and Automation Engineering teams to design and implement machine upgrades
• Create, modify, and update preventative maintenance instructions to eliminate recurring failures or low value add tasks
• Interface with engineering, quality, production, and procurement to resolve any hold factors blocking production
• Provide help to create optimized machine spare parts lists, min/max levels, optimal spares inventory, parts criticality analysis

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 5+ year of hands on experience in a manufacturing environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of troubleshooting technical problems in a manufacturing environment
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining PCB manufacturing equipment including drilling (xray, laser, and mechanical), layup and lamination, dry film lamination, mylar peeling, imaging, AOI, flying probe, and automated material handling
• Experience with MRP, ERP, and CMMS systems
• Hands-on experience with automated industrial equipment
• Experience leading technicians through troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis
• Experience coordinating projects with contractors and third parties
• Capability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, GD&T, and P&IDs
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills; capable of communicating summarized accomplishments in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
• Experience using Microsoft Office Products, Smartsheet, Jira, SQL, and PowerBI

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
• Must be available to work extended hours and some weekends
• Willing to travel for short trips as needed, up to 10% travel