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PCB Technician (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Production Bastrop - PCB Operations
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Bastrop, TXFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

PCB Technician for Starlink manufacturing in Bastrop, TX, performing hands-on PCB production activities including process monitoring, chemical handling, quality inspections, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment to support SpaceX Starlink manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Execute startup and shutdown procedures for production equipment
  • Monitor process conditions, equipment, and control systems for state-of-the-art PCB manufacturing (e.g., metal plating lines, copper etching lines, soldermask printers, water treatment systems, plasma etching systems, laser or mechanical drilling machines, lamination ovens)
  • Perform necessary interventions to maintain process parameters (chemical analysis, additions, recipe changes, machine adjustments)
  • Perform first-level troubleshooting, provide feedback, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to reduce downtime
  • Track 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 engineering to address yield limiters
  • Perform training of production personnel
  • Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated
  • Maintain inventory of consumables
  • Safely handle chemicals and chemical handling equipment (including transport and loading)
  • Clean chemical processing equipment, machine parts, and tools
  • Collect, segregate, and transport waste to hazardous waste storage
  • Recommend process improvements and work with engineers to reduce cost, downtime, and increase yield
  • Read and follow technical documents (manufacturing work instructions)
  • Uphold 5S standards and keep a clean, organized work area
  • Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient operations

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 6+ months of hands-on technical experience (e.g., automotive, electronics, or high-volume manufacturing) or an associate’s degree in a STEM field

Skills

Required:PCB fabrication knowledgeQuality inspection
Nice to have:Chemical handlingEquipment maintenanceComputer literacyCommunication
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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