Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance - Silicon Assembly (Starlink)

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Spacex The Equipment Maintenance Supervisor at SpaceX leads technician teams to ensure 24/7 reliability of silicon assembly production equipment for Starlink. This role drives maintenance strategies, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead shift teams of equipment maintenance technicians for 24/7 reliability of silicon assembly production equipment
Execute preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies targeting high availability and OEE
Drive rapid troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions on photolithography, die prep, grind/polish, AOI, reflow, die bonding, compression molding, curing ovens, tape mount, microsaw/die singulation, PVD, electrochemical plating, wet/dry etch, dry film, metrology, and RF test equipment
Coordinate with production, process engineering, and facilities to schedule maintenance with minimal output impact
Manage spare parts inventory, vendor coordination, and purchase requisitions on shift to minimize downtime
Support continuous improvement, TPM implementation, and factory scaling initiatives
Ensure safety protocols, LOTO, cleanroom standards, and regulatory compliance during all maintenance activities
Train and develop technicians; foster technical excellence, accountability, and urgency on the floor

Qualification

Prior experience with semiconductorBachelor’s degree in engineeringProficiency in CMMSExperience with leanADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to work any shift

Required

Associate’s degree or equivalent technical certification; OR 3+ years of experience in industrial/machine maintenance in lieu of a degree
2+ years of experience working in a high-volume manufacturing/operations environment
1+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead position
Prior experience with semiconductor, solar, or advanced automation equipment maintenance

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electronics technology, or related STEM field
Hands-on maintenance experience with photolithography, die bonding, PVD/CVD, etch, molding, or metrology systems
Proficiency in CMMS, schematics (electrical/mechanical/pneumatic), PLC/VFD troubleshooting, and data-driven reliability
Experience with lean, TPM, Six Sigma, root cause tools (8D/A3/Fishbone), and cleanroom protocols
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and scale maintenance in high-volume, fast-paced environments
Strong track record reducing downtime through supplier coordination and systematic problem solving
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as needed

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