Sr. Process Engineer (Starlink)

Future Ventures; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to own day-to-day operation and uptime of packaging and assembly tools on the production floor.

You will design processes from lab to production ramp, monitor critical parameters, and drive rapid root-cause resolution across die attach, bonding, cleaning, and packaging. The role requires 5+ years in semiconductor packaging or related fields, with experience operating high-volume equipment and knowledge of sub-µm die-bonding, wafer prep, and materials used

Qualifications

• BS or MS in an engineering discipline required.
• 5+ years in semiconductor packaging, assembly, process engineering or advanced manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operation and uptime of production tools including flip-chip bonders, plasma cleaners, de-flux tools, automated handlers, dispense tools, and wire bonders.
• Design production processes from lab bench through proof of concept and production ramp.
• Monitor and control key process parameters, ensuring repeatability, calibration, and adherence to specs.
• Troubleshoot tool and process issues in real-time to minimize downtime and drive root-cause resolution.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to stabilize and improve process flows for die attach, bonding, cleaning, and packaging.
• Analyze production data and yield trends to identify opportunities for optimization and defect reduction.
• Push process yields above 99.9% and thermal-cycle reliability beyond 1000 cycles.
• Support factory scaling, qualifying new tools and recipes to enhance throughput and yield.

Skills

Semiconductor packaging

Process engineering

Statistics / DOE

Troubleshooting

Education

BS or MS in engineering

Tools

Flip-chip bonding

Wafer processing

Plasma cleaners

Wire bonding

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. PROCESS ENGINEER (STARLINK)

Keeping our production tools running and our processes stable is what turns engineering designs into product at volume. We are seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to own the day-to-day operation, uptime, and optimization of the packaging and assembly tools on our production floor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own day-to-day operation and uptime of production tools including flip-chip bonders, plasma cleaners, de-flux tools, automated handlers, dispense tools, and wire bonders
• Design production processes from the lab bench through proof of concept and production ramp
• Monitor and control key process parameters, ensuring repeatability, equipment calibration, and adherence to manufacturing specs
• Troubleshoot tool and process issues in real-time, minimizing downtime, and driving fast root-cause resolution
• Collaborate with engineering teams to stabilize and improve process flows for die attach, bonding, cleaning, and packaging
• Analyze production data and yield trends, identifying opportunities for process optimization and defect reduction
• Push process yields above 99.9% and thermal-cycle reliability beyond 1000 cycles
• Support factory scaling efforts, qualifying new tools and recipes that enhance unit throughput and yield

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or MS in an engineering discipline
• 5+ experience in semiconductor packaging, assembly, process engineering or advanced manufacturing

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Direct experience qualifying or operating production equipment in a high-volume production environment
• Knowledge of sub-µm die-bonding, wafer prep, and materials used in advanced packaging
• Familiarity with statistical process control and root cause analysis methods2+ years of experience in process development or yield improvement for optical, photonic, or microelectronic devices
• Strong troubleshooting skills with experience maintaining high-uptime operation of precision manufacturing tools
• Familiarity with equipment and processes such as flip-chip bonding, wafer processing, plasma cleaning, and wire bonding
• Ability to interpret process documentation, equipment specifications, and production data to drive consistent output

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Comfortable working in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment with cross-functional engineering teams
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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