Hardware Development Engineer, PCBA Manufacturing (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Own and manage PCBA processes and PCBA products for in-house production
• Drive processes for volume production of PCBA including manufacturing execution, nonconforming product management, configuration management, traceability tracking, and process control
• Manage new product introduction of PCBA assemblies, working closely with design engineers, and process specialists
• Manage work instructions, process documentation, and training
• Track schedule, work-in-progress levels, and defect rates of owned products
• Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability
• Drive corrective actions and process improvements on owned processes and products

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, software, industrial, electrical, or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience in at least one of the following areas: manufacturing process, SMT, accelerated testing, design for reliability, or PCB design and layout
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• High volume production experience (consumer goods, automotive, etc.)
• Hands-on experience working in SMT processing and/or related PCBA processes from industry, research, or academic projects
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods such as experiment design
• Knowledge pf IPC manufacturing standards
• Experience with SQL, Python
• Experience with Six Sigma
• Experience with basic failure analysis tools and methods (X-ray, cross-section, polishing)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and use date to drive systemic improvements
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a team in a highly demanding, fast-paced environment
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to life heavy objects, up to 25 Ibs. unassisted
• Willing to work weekend and extended hours as needed
• COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
• Pay range:
• Hardware Engineer/ Level I: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year
• Hardware Engineer/ Level II: $115,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
• Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
• ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
• Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmati

Benefits

Additional Information

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. HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, PCBA MANUFACTURING (STARLINK) 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 antennae 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 globe.

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