Production Technician (Starlink​/Akoustis

Production Technician (Starlink/Akoustis)

Canandaigua, NY

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make the dream of human life on Mars a reality, while also connecting the world through Starlink.

Production Technician (Starlink/Akoustis)

Akoustis, a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX, provides 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.

As an Akoustis Production Technician, you will support production processes and equipment at the state-of-the-art RF filter manufacturing facility in Canandaigua, NY, where we continually strive for the highest levels of quality with a focus on cost controls and production throughput. The job requires you to work independently but involves frequent interaction with Akoustis Engineers and Operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where you are challenged with running multiple processes in a high-mix environment, identifying problems with equipment, and supporting experiments for process improvements and new process development for new product introductions and new equipment qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Conform to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and demonstrate the ability to train Production Operators on SOPs
• Input data and monitor SPC control charts for processes and equipment and be able to follow corrective actions when violations occur
• Obtain qualifications to operate area equipment
• Ensure safety and quality protocols are followed
• Multitask and cross train across multiple tool set
• Support new product introductions, existing products, and processes
• Identify and contain quality problems associated with the area's toolset
• Support continuous process improvements projects to enhance yield, reduce cycle time, and lower manufacturing costs
• Support engineering and maintenance teams by running experiments
• Document results and summarize data

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 4+ years of experience working as a production or engineering technician in the semiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry
• OR associate's degree or greater in a STEM discipline AND 1+ years of experience working as a production or engineering technician in the semiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 4+ years of experience working as a production technician in the semiconductor/electronics manufacturing industry
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and JMP statistical software
• Hands-on experience operating semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Experience handling silicon wafers and the safe handling of chemicals.
• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing environments involving frequent product changeovers
• Experience participating in ISO quality audits

Additional Requirements:

• Work a large percentage of the day in a Cleanroom with strict adherence to Class 100 level gowning protocols.
• Work in an environment requiring strict adherence to workplace safety rules, where additional PPE is required in certain circumstances.
• Due to the nature of production line bring-up, the work schedule for this position will evolve over time:
• You will start with normal working hours (likely for the remainder of 2026)
• Day
  
  Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM (Monday
  - Friday)
• You will transition to ONE of the shifts below (likely starting in 2027, start/end times subject to change)
• A-Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Sunday
  - Tuesday and every other Wednesday)
• B-Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Thursday
  - Saturday and every other Wednesday)
• C-Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Sunday
  - Tuesday and every other Wednesday) – eligible for 15% shift differential
• D-Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Thursday
  - Saturday and every other Wednesday) – eligible for 15% shift differential

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range:
Akoustis Production Technician: $22.00 - $38.00/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…