Production Technician, PCBA; starlink - Entry Level

Production Technician, PCBA (Starlink) – Entry Level

Location:

Redmond, Washington, United States

Compensation: $22 - 31 USD / hour

Job Tags:
Hardware

• Operate PCB assembly machines to manufacture circuit boards, such as: SMT placement, reflow, paste printing, conformal coating, masking, epoxy application, coating, optical, and x-ray inspection.
• Run thermal and functional testing of electronic hardware, including setup, instrumentation, test execution, teardown, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure production equipment is maintained and calibrated through scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Manage schedule priorities and independently execute work to meet company deliverables.
• Thoroughly document failure modes and use data to improve quality.
• Component kitting and measurement.

• High school degree or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of hands‑on work experience or vocational training/cert.

• 2+ years of experience in assembly.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
• Proficient in using a PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office suite, ERP, and related programs.
• Soldering proficiency including IPC and/or J-STD certification.
• Experience setting up and running tests and experiments.

• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times:
  • 1st shift: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • 2nd shift: 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM
• Repetitive assembly operations, 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.
• Able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted.

Pay range:

Starlink Production Technician/Level 1: $22.00 - $26.50/hour Starlink Production Technician/Level 2: $25.50 - $31.00/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  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 and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the Space

X Redmond office Monday to Friday.