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SpaceX

SMT Specialist - 2nd Shift

Redmond, WA

$42 - $51/hr

SMT SPECIALIST - 2ND SHIFT Become a part of this fast moving and world class avionics production team, work with super smart and motivated engineers, and achieve truly audacious goals. As an SMT ...

SpaceX

SMT Specialist - 2nd Shift

Redmond, WA · On-site

$42 - $51/hr

SMT SPECIALIST - 2ND SHIFT Become a part of this fast moving and world class avionics production team, work with super smart and motivated engineers, and achieve truly audacious goals. As an SMT ...

Globe Machine

Machinist, Second Shift

Tacoma, WA

Please note: this role is a SECOND SHIFT ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Calculate ... Perform G-Code/M-Code self-programming * Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine ...

CBRE

2nd Shift Building Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

As a CBRE 2nd Shift Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring complex building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing ...

SpaceX

Test Specialist (Starlink) - 2nd Shift

Redmond, WA · On-site

$42 - $51/hr

AS or BS degree in a technical or engineering field * Proficient with standard computer software ... This role will be covering 2nd shift (typical start time is 4pm) * Must be able to stand for long ...

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SMT Specialist - 2nd Shift

SpaceX

Redmond, WA

$42 - $51/hr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

SMT SPECIALIST - 2ND SHIFT

Become a part of this fast moving and world class avionics production team, work with super smart and motivated engineers, and achieve truly audacious goals. As an SMT Specialist, you will manage and maintain the equipment and train new technicians to operate it to enable us to build at Starlink rate and quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Execute new product introduction builds across all work centers
  • Assist with initial PCBA line setup, facility requests, and programming of equipment
  • Program, load, and operates automated equipment
  • Design custom fixtures for PCBA to ensure efficient process flow
  • Train technicians to run/troubleshoot complex machines
  • Triage non-conforming product and drives 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 a product's development
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
  • Define maintenance schedules and support activities
  • Optimize and configure processes and equipment for building surface mount electronics assemblies
  • Perform design of experiments (DOE) to optimize SMT process yield
  • Specify equipment requirements for new PCBA build processes
  • Develop design for manufacturability (DFM) guidelines for PCBA designs
  • Provide solutions to streamline space-grade circuit board assembly and test processes which may include flying probe, AOI, and functional testing, reflow soldering, selective soldering, and conformal coating
  • Resolve production issues on the spot while ensuring design integrity allowing us to stay on schedule
  • Facilitate a close relationship with the engineering team during design, build, and test to provide design feedback

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of experience working in SMT or PCBA process engineering; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Strong work ethic and drive to succeed
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience producing J-STD-001 Class 2, IPC-A-610 Class 2 or equivalent hardware
  • Hands on experience with optimizing SMT pick and place, reflow oven, conformal coating, or through hole soldering systems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times; 2nd Shift: 3:30PM - 1:30AM
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted
  • 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

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:             

Pay range:       
SMT Specialist /Level 1: $34.00 - $40.00/hour       
SMT Specialist /Level 2: $38.00 - $45.00/hour       
SMT Specialist /Level 3: $42.00 - $51.00/hour       

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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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