Materials Technician, Insource Manufacturing

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.

MATERIALS TECHNICIAN, INSOURCE MANUFACTURING 

Working directly in the Materials Engineering group, this position will primarily support the manufacturing and development of SpaceX’s consumer product components alongside a strong group of mechanical and manufacturing engineers. The goal of the team is to develop new manufacturing methods and qualify processes to be introduced into production.  As a materials technician, you will be responsible for supporting engineering on planned and unplanned repairs, modifications, and upgrades of production equipment in the Starlink program. This role plays a key part in maximizing critical production equipment availability; enabling Starlink to rapidly pursue its mission. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in mechanical, fluid, and electrical disciplines, hands-on, flexible, a quick learner, works well in a fast-paced environment, and possesses a can-do attitude.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Install, commission, and validate manufacturing equipment to support Starlink production - specifically focused on High-Pressure Die Casting, Plastic Injection Molding, and Stamping manufacturing processes

Oversee operator instructions, critical parameters, checklists, and training materials for all molding operations, update special equipment service manuals, including BOMs, drawings, wiring schematics, recommended processes, technical expertise, and tooling for optimization of production runs

Work closely with equipment and manufacturing engineering teams to define requirements

Diagnose equipment failures, collect data to identify root causes, and develop sustainable solutions

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay, ladder diagrams, components, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, etc.

Perform preventative and corrective action as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of experience in machine maintenance, mechanical builds, equipment assembly/test

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of experience with hydraulic/pneumatic and mechanical systems

Experience in independently troubleshooting advanced electrical circuits, electronic systems, motors & starters, electrically operated equipment, and making successful repairs and modifications

Proficient in excel, office, and word

Electrical wiring experience and some knowledge of how PLCs, sensors, and other electrical components are wired and work

Knowledge/experience working with electrical components and/or systems

Knowledge/experience with TIG/MIG welding of steel/aluminum

Able to read mechanical drawings and interpret tolerances (including GD&T)

Proficient with mechanical hand tools

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work at elevated heights occasionally (scissor lifts and articulated boom lifts)

Standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are general duties of the job

Ability to lift up to 25 Ibs. unassisted

Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as necessary to accommodate manufacturing and test campaigns

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.

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