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SpaceX · Bastrop, TX · Electronics · first seen 2026-08-04
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PCB Process Technician (Starlink)

SpaceX is deploying Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation, to provide reliable broadband internet to millions worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate thousands of satellites and consumer antennae. The Starlink team seeks experienced technicians to maximize production capacity and quality.

As a PCB Process Technician, you will take ownership of state-of-the-art production processes and equipment performance and reliability. You will monitor process parameters and maintain components, identifying leading indicators of instability or malfunction. This position is responsible for development, implementation, and operation of equipment, facilities, treatment, and manufacturing process technologies necessary for high-volume production.

Responsibilities

  • Execute startup and shutdown procedures for production equipment
  • Identify equipment and process deviations and perform corrective actions
  • Perform interventions to maintain process parameters including chemical analysis, additions, recipe changes, and machine adjustments
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate plating, etching, stripping, developing, surface treatment, and cleaning equipment
  • Work with engineers and technicians to create operating procedures
  • Create and maintain hardware inventory systems using schematics and parts lists; procure critical spares
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
  • Schedule and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments
  • Perform dispositions and rework for nonconforming PCBs
  • Provide feedback on failure modes and support root cause analysis of yield limiters
  • Train new production staff
  • Maintain inventory of consumables
  • Safely handle chemicals and chemical handling equipment including transportation, loading, and unloading
  • Collect, segregate, and transport hazardous waste
  • Recommend improvements to manufacturing processes and work with engineers to develop, implement, and refine processes
  • Read, interpret, and follow technical documents and manufacturing work instructions
  • Ensure 5S standards by maintaining a clean and organized work area
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience in a hands-on technical position

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • 5+ years of experience with printed circuit boards (PCBs), engineering laminates, electrochemical processes, and/or microelectronics fabrication
  • Manufacturing environment or wet lab experience
  • Experience with process parameters and engineering units for temperature, pressure, flow, and power
  • Ability to read and understand P&ID and schematic wiring diagrams
  • Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with mechanical equipment requiring isolation, disassembly, and repair of bearings, gears, and structural components
  • Experience with lock out tag out, job hazard analysis, and hot work permitting
  • Experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, or hazardous chemicals
  • Experience with production and inventory management software such as MES/ERP
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to identify and maintain priorities while staying organized
  • Ability to rapidly change roles while working independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight
  • Current or past certification for IPC-A-600, IPC-6012 or equivalent

Additional Requirements

  • Must be open to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
  • Must be available for one of the following shifts: A-Shift (5:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday-Tuesday and every other Wednesday); B-Shift (5:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thursday-Saturday and every other Wednesday); C-Shift (5:00 PM - 5:00 AM, Sunday-Tuesday and every other Wednesday); D-Shift (5:00 PM - 5:00 AM, Thursday-Saturday and every other Wednesday)
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Must be comfortable working with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents
  • May be required to stand for long periods, climb ladders, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, and stretch
  • Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electrochemical manufacturing environment
  • Must be comfortable climbing ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces
  • Able to travel for business up to 10%

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 (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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.