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SpaceX · 1 day ago

SMT Specialist - 2nd Shift

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$32/hr - $50/hr

2+ years exp

SpaceX is a company dedicated to developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking an SMT Specialist to manage and maintain equipment, train new technicians, and ensure efficient production at Starlink rates and quality.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Execute new product introduction builds across all work centers

Assist with initial PCBA line setup, facility requests, and programming of equipment

Program, load, and operates automated equipment

Design custom fixtures for PCBA to ensure efficient process flow

Train technicians to run/troubleshoot complex machines

Triage non-conforming product and drives resolution and preventative actions

Resolve production issues while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines

Perform process development and validation on new models in extremely aggressive timelines

Ensure the successful transition of a product’s development

Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost

Define maintenance schedules and support activities

Optimize and configure processes and equipment for building surface mount electronics assemblies

Perform design of experiments (DOE) to optimize SMT process yield

Specify equipment requirements for new PCBA build processes

Develop design for manufacturability (DFM) guidelines for PCBA designs

Provide solutions to streamline space-grade circuit board assembly and test processes which may include flying probe, AOI, and functional testing, reflow soldering, selective soldering, and conformal coating

Resolve production issues on the spot while ensuring design integrity allowing us to stay on schedule

Facilitate a close relationship with the engineering team during design, build, and test to provide design feedback

Qualification

SMT process engineeringPCBA process engineeringJ-STD-001 Class 2IPC-A-610 Class 2CommunicationWork ethicFast-paced environmentHands-on experience

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline

2+ years of experience working in SMT or PCBA process engineering

Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times; 2nd Shift: 3:30PM - 1:30AM

Must be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted

Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position