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Manufacturing Specialist - 2nd Shift

SpaceX· Starlink Production - SMT
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Hybrid (Redmond, WA)$34k - $40kfull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Hands-on SMT manufacturing specialist to optimize, scale, and support PCBA SMT processes for SpaceX Starlink products, bridging engineering and production to meet aggressive rate and quality targets in a fast-paced environment.

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

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of troubleshooting technical problems in a manufacturing environment

Skills

Required:PCBA SMT process optimizationAutomated SMT equipment programmingDesign of Experiments (DOE)
Nice to have:Fixture/tooling designNPI / cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short & long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation & 10+ paid holidays per year
  • company shuttles from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office
  • Stock options or long-term incentives (various forms)
  • employee discounts and perks
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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