Process Technician, Injection Molding (Starlink) - 2nd shift
Bastrop, TXfull time
On Site
mid
H1B: no
SpaceX Process Technician for Injection Molding on 2nd shift supporting manufacturing and development of Starlink product components. Responsible for maintaining uptime of automated injection molding machines and documenting process settings.
Responsibilities
Install, commission, and validate intelligent equipment to support injection molding applications
Participate in process development of the injection molding process through parameter optimization, design of experiments, and trials that will lead to a robust process
Oversee operator instructions, critical parameters, checklists, and training materials for all molding operations
Update special equipment service manuals including BOMs, drawings, and wiring schematics
Recommended needed processes, technical expertise, and tooling for optimization of production runs
Work closely with product design engineering teams to define requirements
Diagnose equipment failures, collect data to identify root causes, and develop sustainable solutions
Qualification
Experience of multi-shot moldingProficient in Microsoft Excel
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of professional experience a manufacturing environment (high pressure die casting, CNC machining, stamping, injection molding, etc.) or other skilled trade supporting manufacturing
Preferred
3+ years plastic injection molding experience in a production environment
Strong skills in troubleshooting with scientific, Paulson, or RJG processes
Comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of robotics and auxiliary equipment used with plastics injection molding machines
Experience of multi-shot molding, automated color blending, and central material drying system
3+ years experience with highly automated injection molding cells
3+ years molding experience with Engel brand machines
Experience in independently troubleshooting advanced electrical circuits, electronic systems, motors & starters, electrically operated equipment, and making successful repairs and modifications
