Hardware Development Engineer, PCBA Manufacturing (Starlink)
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Job description
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Own and manage PCBA processes and PCBA products for in-house production
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Drive processes for volume production of PCBA including manufacturing execution, nonconforming product management, configuration management, traceability tracking, and process control
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Manage new product introduction of PCBA assemblies, working closely with design engineers, and process specialists
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Manage work instructions, process documentation, and training
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Track schedule, work-in-progress levels, and defect rates of owned products
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Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability
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Drive corrective actions and process improvements on owned processes and products
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in mechanical, software, industrial, electrical, or other engineering discipline
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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:
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High volume production experience (consumer goods, automotive, etc.)
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Hands-on experience working in SMT processing and/or related PCBA processes from industry, research, or academic projects
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Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods such as experiment design
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Knowledge pf IPC manufacturing standards
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Experience with SQL, Python
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Experience with Six Sigma
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Experience with basic failure analysis tools and methods (X-ray, cross-section, polishing)
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and use date to drive systemic improvements
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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, + To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .
Benefits & conditions
- 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.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
