SpaceX Engineering Manager leading a team of manufacturing engineers and specialists in silicon assembly for Starlink. Responsible for driving operational efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement in integrated circuit packaging and assembly.
Responsibilities
Lead a rapidly expanding (10-20) team of multi-disciplinary manufacturing engineers & specialists spanning automation/controls, photolithography (develop and imaging), thin films, dry films (lamination), electrochemical plating, etch (wet & dry), compression molding, singulation (wafer sort & panel saw), die attach & ball grid array attach, & RF test
Collaborate with production, development/process engineering, and supply chain teams to identify equipment needs and develop solutions that improve yield, reduce cycle times, improve efficiency, and minimize downtime in silicon packaging manufacturing lines
Implement data-driven improvements using Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and formalize comprehensive Out of Control Action Plan (OCAP) procedures by module to maintain extreme ownership of robust high-volume automated manufacturing lines
Conduct regular reviews of assembly and test yields, conduct root cause analysis, oversee/implement corrective actions for product non-conformance, and drive overall quality metrics to 3-sigma repeatability
Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, SEMI, JEDEC) and SpaceX safety protocols, while fostering culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and high-performance
Mentor and develop team members, conduct performance reviews, and hire top talent to build a world-class manufacturing engineering group
Qualification
Experience with equipment qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in semiconductor process engineering, manufacturing, or automation
2+ years in a leadership or management role
Preferred
Advanced degree (master's or PhD) in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering)
Experience in the semiconductor industry, integrated circuitry industry (FPGA, ASIC, high power components), or experience leading new product integration
Experience with the equipment and support systems used to manufacture semiconductors (front-end wafer and back-end packaging)
Experience with equipment qualification, validation, and troubleshooting in cleanroom or controlled environments
Proficiency in programming for automation (e.g. structured text, ladder logic, C++) and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW)
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets exceeding $10M and leading multidisciplinary teams in agile development cycles
Excellent communication skills with experience presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Experience owning engineering processes in low-high mix/extreme high-volume, and implementing/sustaining quality management systems (e.g. ISO9001, AS9100)
