Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-07-07
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
Engineering Technician – 2nd ShiftWe are looking for talented, creative, and driven engineering technicians to drive manufacturing tools and processes. Join the Starlink printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) team and take ownership of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes that enable the high-volume production of electronics designed for spaceflight. This is a hands‑on engineering support role where you will develop, optimize, and scale SMT processes to meet aggressive rate and quality targets.
You will bridge the gap between engineering and production — working closely with hardware engineers to improve manufacturability, rapidly troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-moving environment. If you thrive on solving complex manufacturing challenges and want to see your work launched into orbit, this role is for you.
Responsibilities- Optimize PCBA manufacturing processes including paste print, pick-and-place, reflow, conformal coating, selective soldering, board wash, and inspection (X‑ray, AOI, SPI, visual)
- Program, configure, and improve automated SMT equipment to maximize yield and throughput
- Design custom fixtures and tooling to improve process efficiency and ergonomics
- Perform Design of Experiments (DOE) and data analysis to drive process capability and yield improvements
- Train and mentor technicians on advanced equipment operation and troubleshooting
- Rapidly triage and resolve production issues while protecting design integrity and schedule
- Define equipment requirements and support validation for next‑generation PCBA processes
- Identify and execute continuous improvement projects targeting yield, cycle time, and cost
- Partner closely with design engineering teams to provide real‑time manufacturability feedback
- Execute new product introduction (NPI) for PCBA assemblies across multiple work centers
- Work with external support teams to guarantee the daily success of PCBA production safely, reliably, and at rate
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of troubleshooting technical problems in a manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
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