Equipment Reliability Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)

SpaceX
Canandaigua, NY
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in semiconductor manufacturing and facility systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in semiconductor manufacturing and facility systems
    — “Direct work experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment and facility systems”
  • Individuals who have managed EPC processes for aerospace or heavy industrial projects
    — “Experience leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) processes for aerospace or heavy industrial projects”
  • Professionals with on-call availability and willingness to work extended hours
    — “Provide 24/7 on-call support of all critical activities and emergency situations”

Things to consider

  • This role requires full-time, on-site presence in Canandaigua, NY, with no remote work flexibility
    — “This position will sit 100% onsite in our Canandaigua, NY facility. Remote work not considered”
  • Candidates must meet U.S. Government export regulations, limiting eligibility to specific nationalities
    — “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national...”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems in your resume and interviews
    — “Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for HVAC, electrical, cranes, and facility systems”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage capital expenditure processes and meet technical requirements
    — “Manage the capital expenditure process, including reviews, approvals, and execution of site projects”
  • Showcase your experience with engineering design software such as AutoCAD or Revit
    — “Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar engineering design software”
  • Demonstrate your capability to implement reliability programs that reduce downtime
    — “Support onboarding and commissioning of new equipment while implementing reliability programs”
  • Include specific examples of leading internal project teams and ensuring compliance with codes and standards
    — “Lead internal project teams... ensure all construction and maintenance work complies with codes”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • on-time project delivery
  • budget adherence
  • high equipment uptime
  • successful reliability programs
Typical background
engineering degreefacility systems experienceproject management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringProject ManagementFacility SystemsHVAC SystemsPlumbing SystemsElectrical Systems

Preferred

AutocadRevitConceptual DesignBudgetingContract ManagementEPC ProcessesCritical Power InfrastructureProcess Improvement

Stack & domain

AutocadRevitConceptual DesignBudgetingManaging ContractsEPC ProcessesElectrical And Power Distribution SystemsHVAC Operation And Design PrinciplesPlumbing SystemsCritical Power InfrastructureDeveloping And Implementing Process Or Design SolutionsNational Electrical CodeAshraeNFPAInternational Building CodeLeadershipTechnical SupportCoordinationMaintenanceUpgradesReliability ProgramsOnboarding And CommissioningContinuous Improvement ActionsFacility EmergenciesReadiness ProceduresStandCrawlStoopPush Or Lift Up To 30 Lbs UnassistedSemiconductor ManufacturingFacility SystemsAerospaceHeavy Industrial Projects

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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.

EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY ENGINEER (STARLINK/AKOUSTIS)

Akoustis is now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX providing industry leading RF filters using patented XBAW technology to help drive the mission of making human life multi-planetary, while also connecting the world through Starlink. Our work helps further the impact that Starlink is already making on millions of users around the world, while allowing us to broaden that reach dramatically and continue connecting the unconnected here on earth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead internal project teams, consulting engineers, and contractors through the full mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and maintenance process to deliver projects on time and within budget

Provide technical engineering support to ensure all construction and maintenance work complies with codes, standards, and specifications

Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for HVAC, electrical, cranes, and facility systems to maintain high uptime and reliability

Manage the capital expenditure process, including reviews, approvals, and execution of site projects to meet technical requirements, budgets, and deadlines

Support onboarding and commissioning of new equipment while implementing reliability programs to reduce downtime before equipment enters production

Responsible for achieving equipment uptime and target metrics by identifying and implementing continuous improvement actions

Respond to facility emergencies and maintain readiness procedures to protect operations from environmental threats

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or another engineering discipline

1+ years of experience in the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, or reliability improvement of either facility mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems or semiconductor manufacturing equipment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Direct work experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment and facility systems

Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar engineering design software

Experience in conceptual design and budgeting for capital projects

Experience managing contracts for large capital projects

Experience leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) processes for aerospace or heavy industrial projects

Experience with electrical and power distribution systems

Knowledge of HVAC operation and design principles, including refrigeration, chillers, boilers, and air handling equipment

Experience with plumbing systems, including domestic water, wastewater, venting, and storm systems

Experience with critical power infrastructure, including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches

Experience developing and implementing process or design solutions with minimal impact to operations

Familiarity with the National Electrical Code, ASHRAE, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and International Building Code

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Provide 24/7 on-call support of all critical activities and emergency situations.

Ability to stand, crawl, stoop, and push or lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted

Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones

This position will sit 100% onsite in our Canandaigua, NY facility. Remote work not considered

Aptitude to work as part of a team and independently 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:            

Pay range:    

Equipment Reliability Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year    

Equipment Reliability/Level II: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00/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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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