Sr. Chemical Engineer (Starlink PCB)

Sr. Chemical Engineer (Starlink PCB)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. CHEMICAL ENGINEER, PCB (STARLINK)

Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to those that need it most. We design, build, and launch the world's largest and most advanced satellite constellation that is capable of delivering high-speed internet to even the most remote locations. And while our hardware and network are incredibly advanced, we keep the end-user experience impressively simple - our customers have internet within 10 minutes of unboxing.

As a Sr. Chemical Engineer on Starlink, you will lead state of the art production processes for our printed circuit boards (PCBs). You will design and implement environmentally friendly chemical recycling strategies, develop highly capable processes for use in mass production, and become a multi-disciplinary expert in PCB fabrication. Your work will form the backbone for millions of next generation consumer facing devices that we ship directly to customers and businesses all over the world. From private homes, RVs, planes, or boats, this team plays an instrumental role in leveling the playing field for high-speed connectivity. You will own various PCB production processes, from initial machine design to running hands-on process DOEs, and will interact regularly with senior leadership during critical design phases.

By the end of this year, the Starlink factory in Bastrop will be the largest PCB manufacturing facility by volume in North America.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining new and / or improved manufacturing processes, equipment, technologies, and facilities.
• Analyze production processes and machinery from a first principles, physics-based approach.
• Develop experiments to diagnose and correct manufacturing problems, utilizing robust DOE and statistical methodologies.
• Perform defect characterization and analysis to determine root cause and develop action plans to improve yields.
• Develop project plans, budgets, and cost / benefit analysis for implementation of new processes or machines.
• Own and perform machine activation and testing with a small team of engineers and technicians.

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