SpaceX · 20 hours ago
Chemical Lab Specialist, PCB (Starlink)
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking a Chemical Lab Specialist to support printed circuit board manufacturing for the Starlink project, involving chemical analysis and reliability testing in a lab environment.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Execute test methods and perform chemical analysis to support state-of-the-art PCB production lines
Work with engineers to develop and document test procedures
Recommend improvements to lab processes and work with engineers to develop, implement, and refine processes with a specific focus on reducing cost and downtime and increasing yield
Provide feedback on failure modes and support engineering to drive root cause of yield limiters
Execute start-up and shutdown procedures for lab equipment
Track schedule for and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments
Perform first level troubleshooting, provide feedback, and work with maintenance and engineering teams to drive root cause of equipment downtime
Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated
Clean chemical processing equipment and tools
Maintain inventory of consumables
Safely handle chemicals (including transporting and loading) and chemical handling equipment
Collect, segregate, and transport waste from generation points to the hazardous waste storage area
Read, interpret, and follow technical documents
Ensure 5S standards are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized work area
Cross train on microsection analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 3+ years of professional experience in chemical testing in lieu of a degree
Must be willing to begin work training on 1st shift (5:00 AM–5:00 PM) for initial 30 days
Must be willing to work one of the following schedules upon completion of training (B shift preferred): A-Shift: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday), B-Shift: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday), C-Shift: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday), D-Shift: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday)
Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed
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
Must be able to lift up to of 25 lbs. unassisted
Must be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environment
Willing to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for potentially extended periods of time including international
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
Preferred
Bachelor's or associate's degree in a STEM field
Strong desire to expand technical knowledge
Experience in a wet chemistry lab performing titrations, photometry, atomic absorption spectroscopy, or similar tests
Experience performing electrochemical analyses (i.e., CVS)
Previous experience performing PCB fabrication quality analyses
Familiarity with PCB failure modes (IPC-A-600, IPC-6012)
Experience working with LIMS software
Experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, or hazardous chemicals
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work closely with engineering, other technicians, and cross-functional teams
Ability to identify and maintain priorities for tasks and projects while staying organized
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working independently in a high-paced, challenging work environment with minimal oversight
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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