Production Technician, Gateways (Starlink)
Production Technician, Gateways (Starlink)
Production Technician, Gateways (Starlink)
SpaceX
SpaceX is seeking a Production Technician for the Starlink project, which aims to provide global broadband internet through a network of low Earth orbit satellites. The role involves hands-on production of high-precision gateway components, requiring problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Qualification
- Experience in mechanical and electrical assembly
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents
- Familiarity with testing procedures and equipment
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Experience with manufacturing processes and improvement initiatives
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Experience with maintenance and calibration of production equipment
Responsibility
- Execute startup and shutdown procedures for production equipment
- Build and test mechanical/electrical gateway components and perform wire harnessing work
- Own mechanical/electrical subassemblies and integration of final vehicle assemblies
- Read, interpret, and follow technical documents such as manufacturing work instructions
- Run functional testing of built hardware including setup, instrumentation, test execution, and teardown
- Perform test setups as needed to support developments across several test regimes - thermal, shock, vibration
- Provide feedback on failure modes and support engineering to drive root cause of yield limiters
- Recommend improvements to manufacturing processes and work with engineers to develop, implement, and refine processes with a specific focus on reducing cost and downtime and increasing yield
- Ensure production equipment is maintained and calibrated while keeping track calibration schedules
- Responsible for some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems
- Ensure 5S standards are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized work area
- Manage schedule priorities and independently execute work tasks
