PLP/SiP Maintenance Technician (Starlink)

Bastrop, TXfull time

On Site

mid

H1B: no

SpaceX PLP/SiP Maintenance Technician (Starlink) at SpaceX performs maintenance and repairs on production line equipment for PCB and SMT manufacturing. The role involves troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to improve manufacturing reliability.

Responsibilities

Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs of production line equipment that includes copper electroplating, chemical etching, ultrapure process water treatment, solder mask printing, automated laser and mechanical drilling, PCB layup and lamination, and/or plasma etching systems
Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs of production line assets that includes SMT line equipment, epoxy dispensing printers, conveyor systems, thermal chambers, test reliability chambers, and vacuum systems
Read and utilize schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic) to troubleshoot systems down to the component level
Read and safely execute lockout tagout procedures
Utilize diagnostic equipment to monitor equipment performance, diagnose root cause, and make reliability improvement recommendations
Use schematics, hand tools, electrical gauges, and common test equipment for calibration, diagnosis and repair, or maintenance of equipment
Communicate with suppliers, specify requirements, get quotations, and submit purchase requisitions to purchase necessary items
Provide feedback and work with maintenance and engineering and vendor teams to drive root cause of equipment downtime
Conduct training for production personnel
Operate material handling equipment including, but not limited to, scissor lifts and forklifts
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Qualification

Experience maintaining ASM-SMT

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of maintenance or troubleshooting experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems

Preferred

Experience maintaining PCB manufacturing equipment from vendors such as Temgtai, Benmayor, Schmoll, Shoda, Sigma Mecer, Wise, Advanced Engineering, Boffotto, Dynachem, Indubond, Machvision, or others
Experience maintaining ASM-SMT, Flexlink, Heller, Pemtron, Koh Young, Thermotron, Envirotronic, ESpec, Mycronic, Nordson, and Beckhoff equipment
Experience maintaining Engel plastic injection molding machines and Idra high pressure die casting machines
5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
Methodical approach to troubleshooting with high level of attention to detail
Excellent manual dexterity in order to repair and perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment
Proficiently use a computer and MS Outlook and Word
Ability to use power tools and hand tools