MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST, PCBA (STARLINK)

One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, the Starlink satellite constellation, is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. We are looking for talented manufacturing specialists to help establish new manufacturing and test processes and support full-scale production for the user terminal (a high-volume manufactured product that consumers will have in their homes).

The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute new product introduction builds across all work centers
• Program, load, and operate automated equipment
• Triage non-conforming products and drive resolution and preventative actions
• Resolve production issues while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines
• Perform process development and validation on new models in extremely aggressive timelines
• Ensure the successful transition of products from development to volume production
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
• Define maintenance schedules and support activities

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline
• 1+ years of experience with SMT and/or PCBA assembly equipment and processes

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• 4+ years of experience with SMT equipment operation in a production setting
• Direct experience with SMT equipment maintenance and support
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering
• Experience implementing design for manufacture and design for test
• Ability to create and deliver presentations for design and manufacturing readiness reviews
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced iterative design environments
• Experience modeling with 3D CAD software such as NX/Unigraphics, Catia, or Solidworks
• Working proficiency with DFMEA and PFMEA methodology and implementation
• SPC knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to track process capability
• Basic competency with SQL databases
• Demonstrated experience designing tooling in a manufacturing environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available one or more of the following shifts:
• A shift, 5am-5pm Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday
• B shift, 5am-5pm Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday
• C shift, 5pm-5am Monday-Thursday every week
• Must be open to work either shift, overtime and/or weekends as needed
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
• Able to travel for business trips up to 10% on an ongoing basis

AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENGINEER (STARLINK PRODUCTION)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world.

As a member of this team you will lead creative, multi-disciplinary projects spanning machine design, robotics, motion systems, and factory health monitoring that all come together to form the innovative, high-rate factories that allow us to deliver internet to those that need it most. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams 
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications 
• Keep our factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment
• Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot
• Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations
• Stay organized by creating schedules and budgets, and then motivate the team to achieve them 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline
• 1+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following:
  • Professional or internship experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation
  • Involvement with a project team designing and building electro-mechanical/robotic/automated systems or products beyond classroom assignments  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Ability to engineer creative, new approaches to problems while adhering to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety requirements to keep a factory safe
• Experience with electromechanical systems
• Electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFD’s, motor starters, various other motion systems 
• Design of fail-safe electrical circuits using both safety logic controllers and safety-rated relays 
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, EMI probes
• Proficiency in understanding and creating electrical schematics and single line diagrams (EPLAN preferred)
• Field bus networks, serial communication, and Ethernet communication
• Hands-on experience designing and commissioning high quality electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems with appropriate safety considerations in mind
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL508A codes with ability to ensure compliance with control system safety standards 
• PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text programming 
• Programming and implementing machine safety software through the use of safety PLC’s 
• HMI, SCADA, IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA), Ignition systems with focus on user friendly navigation and machine health monitoring and control 
• Field Bus Networking protocols, preferably EtherCAT, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP 
• Robotics programming, preferably ABB
• Industrial software application to mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, including how to safely checkout these interdisciplinary systems prior to production implementation 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones 
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (STARLINK)

SpaceX is developing a low-latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. We are looking for talented, creative, and driven manufacturing engineers to drive manufacturing tools and processes, from initial concept development to full-scale production, and will interact regularly with senior leadership during critical design phases. You will own the relationship between the engineering development and production teams. The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, security, and user experience of the products that you deliver.

If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; if you love managing through persuasion, and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement electro-mechanical assembly and test processes
• Collaborate with the mechanical design team to incorporate design for manufacturability
• Lead prototype builds ensuring incremental milestones for the production development are met
• Ensure manufacturing systems are capable of hitting high volume rate, cost, and quality targets
• Lead facilities development, floor layout, headcount requirements, and material flow definition
• Identify tooling and hardware requirements, design and implement them into production processes
• Identify automation opportunities and establish requirements as well as evaluate return on investment for each
• Work with in-house resources or vendors as necessary to develop these solutions and implement on the production line

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience working in a highly adaptive and iterative environment
• Proven excellence in a high-volume commercial or automotive manufacturing environment
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling to high volume as part of a cross-functional team
• Experience with DOE, gage R&R, and process qualifications
• Experience defining production data requirements and SPC
• Ability to design tooling for high-volume manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience implementing automation into production processes
• Experience integrating electromechanical or lamination assemblies with both manual and automated processes
• Ability to develop and maintain high-performing suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Experience with NX and Teamcenter
• Experience working with and defining requirements for ERP, MRP, and MES systems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work weekend and extended hours as needed
• Able to travel for business trips up to 10%

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, PCBA (STARLINK)

The Starlink PCBA Engineer will work inside the production organization to develop, manage, and improve the PCBA manufacturing process. Starlink needs the ability to continuously improve the quality and reliability of its products and production lines. This role looks to design production lines suitable to meet necessary rate, work with equipment suppliers to install and validate new equipment, and continuously seeks to improve the production process. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have the motivation to work with supply chain to build a premium product at commercial scale volume.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and manage PCBA manufacturing processes and PCBA products for in-house production
• Drive processes for volume production of PCBA including manufacturing execution, nonconforming product management, configuration management, traceability tracking, and process control
• Manage new product introduction of PCBA assemblies, working closely with design engineers and process specialists
• Use process capability analysis, gauge R&R, and other tools to lead new equipment selection
• Design and implement systems to improve the safety of the PCBA production line
• Manage work instructions, process documentation, and training
• Track schedule, work-in-progress levels, and defect rates of owned products
• Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability
• Provide feedback to the engineering design team to improve design for manufacturability
• Identify, root-cause, and correct SMT production and testing issues
• Drive corrective actions and process improvements on owned processes and products

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: manufacturing engineering, surface mount technology (SMT), accelerated testing, hardware debug/triage, design for reliability, or printed circuit board (PCB) design and layout (school and project experience will qualify)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High volume production experience (consumer goods, automotive, etc.)
• Hands-on experience working in SMT processing and/or related PCBA processes from industry, research, or academic projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a team in a highly demanding, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards
• Experience with SQL and Python
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods such as experiment design, process capability analysis, and Gauge R&R
• Experience with Six Sigma
• Experience with basic failure analysis tools and methods (X-ray, cross-section, polishing)
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and use data to drive systemic improvements

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to life heavy objects, up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Willing to work weekend and extended hours as needed
• Able to travel for business trips up to 10% on an ongoing basis

AUTOMATION & CONTROLS SPECIALIST (STARLINK)

SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. The Automation & Controls Specialist will be responsible for building, installing, and commissioning new automation assets, panel builds, and electromechanical controls systems. Additionally, the Automation & Controls Specialist will be responsible for assisting equipment maintenance with troubleshooting complex controls issues within existing SpaceX critical assets, with the focus on adding long term repairs that increase the overall reliability of production systems, rather than implementing quick fix solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Create, redline, modify, and correct electrical and pneumatic schematics for automated equipment using EPLAN Electrical/Fluid and Visio software suites
• Wire, commission, and validate electromechanical and pneumatic control systems
• Build control panels to NFPA 79 & UL 508A standards
• Design and commission basic PLC and HMI software applications
• Interpret and develop logic for Beckoff Twincat, Siemens TIA, and Allen-Bradley RSLogix
• Troubleshoot and modify PLC and HMI software
• Spec and procure required components, sensors, and hardware needed for implementing controls solutions
• Develop new and improve design on existing production assets
• Establish effective project management skills to drive efficient project completion
• Promote 5S principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable team work spaces
• Read, understand, and utilize system-level schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)
• Support production devices (HMIs, VM’s, Thin Clients, IoT devices)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and production environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• 2+ years of experience with working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• Demonstrated hands-on skill in fault finding, mechanical system troubleshooting, and solid problem resolution skills
• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills; a team player, yet able to work independently when necessary
• Exceptional problem solving and communication skills, creative, and has strong organizational skills as well as documentation
• Strong, working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes
• PLC & HMI programming experience or familiarization using Ladder Logic and Structured Text Language
• Mechanical equipment design/build experience
• Experience with electrical control panel design, building, and wiring
• Electrical schematic drawing/updates
• Excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings
• Analytical skills - Skilled at gathering and analyzing information to understand complex situations and solve problems
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available one or more of the following shifts:
  • A shift, 5am-5pm Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday
  • B shift, 5am-5pm Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday
  • C shift, 5pm-5am Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday
  • D shift, 5pm-5am Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday
• Must be willing and able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be able to gain forklift certification
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

OPERATIONS ENGINEER (STARLINK)

One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, the Starlink network is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. We are looking for a talented engineer to help design processes and systems for factories that will output millions of Starlink user terminals, silicon packaging chips, and solar cells.

The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that we deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have a high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop user terminal production factory design on a physical and digital level, including building requirements, facility resources, and part flow to meet production rate of millions of units/year
• Ownership of floor layouts, capacity studies, and product flow analysis to ensure on-time product delivery
• Coordinate and schedule construction activities with internal SpaceX teams and external general/sub-contractors
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets for capital projects, monitoring progress and addressing deviations in real time
• Define new business processes and systems for high volume production, including manufacturing execution, inventory management, nonconformance resolution, configuration management, material traceability, process control, and maintenance
• Act as subject matter expert in multiple Starlink production processes and systems, enabling complex data gathering, troubleshooting, and problem solving
• Implement data acquisition and tracking for production and quality metrics, as well as environmental, testing, and safety controls
• Assist production/engineering leadership team to identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability
• Consistently contribute effort, leadership, and creative thinking to solving complex problems in a collaborative fashion and under tight deadlines
• Collaborate across disciplines including Engineering, Production, Test, Inventory, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Experience to ensure efficiency and consistency across the organization

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, software, industrial, or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial project management (collegiate extracurricular engineering projects such as lab projects, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly team, competitions, or internships qualify)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High-volume production experience (consumer goods, automotive, etc.)
• Project management experience, particularly related to creating or overhauling cross-functional business processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Experience working with contractors on infrastructure projects across multiple disciplines
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure
• Experience working with AutoCAD or Revit models
• Knowledge of database structures and SQL
• Understanding of lean engineering and Six Sigma concepts and their application
• Experience with production automation and tooling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience analyzing large datasets and communicating conclusions
• Experience supporting production of complex electro-mechanical systems in high volume work centers and/or during production ramp-up
• Ability to identify customer needs, gather requirements, and execute independently
• Creative approach to problem solving and exceptional analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirements

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed to meet major milestones 
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, INJECTION MOLDING (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world.

As a Manufacturing Engineer at SpaceX you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of technology. We are looking for a talented engineer to sustain our current plastic injection molding production lines and help ramp our new lines to full scale production for millions of devices that will sit in our customers’ homes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for development of plastic injection molding manufacturing processes for Starlink hardware
• Responsible for the development of the injection molding process through parameter optimization, DOE experiments, and trials that will lead to a robust process
• Responsible for implementing plug-and-play processes to production that are capable of high volume throughput (1M+ per year)
• Take direct ownership of the physical production layout, optimizing for material flow from material receiving through processes on the line
• Identify and implement safety improvement projects
• Manage strategy for production line tooling, inventory, training, and build process and ensure all are updated according to the latest design configuration
• Drive design for test (DFT) best practices and design for manufacturing (DFM) with design engineers and test engineers
• Identify automation opportunities and establish requirements as well as evaluating return on investment for each
• Work with in-house resources or vendors as necessary to develop these solutions and implement on production line
• Support production line with technical issues that cannot be addressed immediately on the line

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced degree in an engineering discipline
• Direct experience with plastic injection molding
• Ability to design tooling for high volume manufacturing
• Ability to develop and maintain high performing suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Experience working in a highly adaptive and iterative environment
• Experience implementing automation into production processes
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling to high volume as part of a cross-functional team
• Experience with design of experiments, gauge repeatability and reproducibility, and process qualifications
• Experience defining production data requirements and statistical process control
• Experience with NX and Teamcenter
• Experience working with and defining requirements for ERP, MRP, and MES systems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing and able to work extended hours and/or weekends with minimal notification as needed 
• Able to travel for business trips up to 10% on an ongoing basis

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING SPECIALIST (STARLINK) - 2ND SHIFT

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 10M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world.

The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step. We are looking for talented manufacturing specialists to help establish new manufacturing and test processes and support full-scale production for the user terminal (a high-volume manufactured product that consumers will have in their homes).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute new product introduction builds across all work centers
• Program, load, and operate automated equipment
• Triage non-conforming products and drive resolution and preventative actions
• Resolve production issues while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines
• Perform process development and validation on new models in extremely aggressive timelines
• Ensure the successful transition of products from development to volume production
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
• Define maintenance schedules and support activities

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• Experience producing J-STD-001 Class 2, IPC-A-610 Class 2 or equivalent hardware
• Experience programming, loading, and operating the following automated equipment: paste printer, solder paste inspection (SPI), pick and place, reflow oven, automated optical inspection (AOI), X-ray inspection, adhesive/coating dispenser, BGA rework
• Experience with electrical tests, in circuit and/or bed of nails testing
• Ability to deliver high-quality hardware in a fast-paced NPI environment
• Ability to adapt and process change quickly
• Excellent computer skills (email, Microsoft Windows, ERP/MRP/MES systems, iOS, executing custom-developed software)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide process and design improvement suggestions to engineering

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available one or more of the following shifts:
  • C shift, 5 pm - 5 am Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday
  • D shift, 5 pm - 5 am Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

SR. AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENGINEER (STARLINK PRODUCTION)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world.

As a member of this team you will lead creative, multi-disciplinary projects spanning machine design, robotics, motion systems, and factory health monitoring that all come together to form the innovative, high-rate factories that allow us to deliver internet to those that need it most. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design, develop, and manage automation projects - this includes initial factory ideation, machine commissioning, proof of rate capability, and eventual hand-off to operational teams 
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications 
• Keep our factory safe and reliable by implementing ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment
• Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens to make complex machines easy to understand, operate, and troubleshoot
• Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations
• Stay organized by creating schedules and budgets, and then motivate the team to achieve them 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline
• 5+ years of experience in industrial or factory automation design and implementation

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Ability to engineer creative, new approaches to problems while adhering to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety requirements to keep a factory safe
• Experience with Electromechanical systems
• Electrical sizing of motors, cables, circuit protection, VFD’s, motor starters, various other motion systems 
• Design of fail-safe electrical circuits using both safety logic controllers and safety-rated relays 
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems using tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, EMI probes
• Proficiency in understanding and creating electrical schematics and single line diagrams (EPLAN preferred)
• Field bus networks, serial communication, and Ethernet communication
• Hands-on experience designing and commissioning high quality electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems with appropriate safety considerations in mind
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, UL508A codes with ability to ensure compliance with control system safety standards 
• PLC programming, preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT structured text programming 
• Programming and implementing machine safety software through the use of safety PLC’s 
• HMI, SCADA, IoT (MQTT, OPC-UA), Ignition systems with focus on user friendly navigation and machine health monitoring and control 
• Field Bus Networking protocols, preferably EtherCAT, Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet/IP 
• Robotics programming, preferably ABB
• Industrial software application to mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, including how to safely checkout these interdisciplinary systems prior to production implementation 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones 
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%

MANAGER, STARLINK MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING  

As an Engineering Manager on the Starlink Product team, you will lead manufacturing engineering efforts to design, build, and continuously improve our high-volume Starlink Product production lines. 

You will be responsible for ensuring that all component production and the final assembly and test processes are performed with the highest levels of safety, quality, and rate. You will be involved in all aspects of production including equipment design & fabrication, facilities planning, staffing, leadership development, and new product introduction. You will own the relationship between engineering, supply chain, and production teams for your product line. 

Additionally, you will provide inputs to engineering teams regarding area capability and design for manufacturability. We are looking for a driven and motivated professional to join our world-class team and help solve the dynamic production and operational challenges required to hit rate. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage a team of 60+ engineers and specialists on a 2-shift structure
• Lead the team through all phases of the product life cycle while ensuring all standards and requirements are upheld
• Develop and implement business, manufacturing, and production metrics to measure and then optimize productivity in all areas
• Act as the technical decision maker and advisor to the team on manufacturing techniques and test methods that will enable building various subassemblies at rate
• Ensure a strong focus is placed on safety, and maintain an excellent safety record
• Champion continuous improvement projects using appropriate metrics and data sources, including improvement or mitigation plans needed to achieve the next level of performance
• Work with cross-functional teams to increase production throughput, and meet production targets, while maintaining the highest possible standards of quality
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain world class leaders and individual contributors who will deliver for the business and amplify each team they interact with Act as a forcing function for excellence, and aggressively focus on cost reduction in every element of design, production and supply chain processes
• Monitor and communicate area status, readiness, and risks to leadership
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure new product development meets with the goals of product manufacturability
• Implement machine maintenance schedules and back-up spares availability to ensure up-time and output performance 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Advanced degree and 2+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; OR 8+ years of experience working in one or more of the following: 
  • Engineering
  • Production
  • Manufacturing
  • Operations
• 2+ years of direct leadership/management experience leading engineers 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• 4+ years of experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment and transitioning products from development into production
• High degree of comfort on the factory floor, working to identify and execute efficiency improvements in all aspects of production and manufacturing
• Experience with process development/qualification, new product development, capacity/resource planning and Lean manufacturing
• Experience with design for manufacturability, assembly, reliability, source-ability, etc. 
• Demonstrated capability to solve complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team using appropriate problem-solving tools
• Ability to influence other organizations through strong engineering/business rationale and data
• Ability to effectively organize, assign and track work/deliverables
• Ability to develop manufacturing strategies based on specialized business needs
• Experience driving production or SpaceX wide initiative with large impact on reliability, people or efficiency
• Demonstrated exceptional achievements at SpaceX and/or previous companies to rapidly improve production through process improvements while focusing on product reliability and mission success
• Ability to work well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers and managers
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach growing leaders
• Experience in any of the following process areas: 
  • End-to-end printed circuit board fabrication and assembly
  • Automated high-rate assembly
  • High-pressure die casting
  • Injection molded plastics
  • Printed circuit board manufacturing

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be willing to work flexible and/or extended hours to meet the needs of the role
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Able to travel for short business trips as needed (up to 15%)
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX