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Equipment Maintenance Technician (Starlink/Akoustis)

SpaceX· Akoustis
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Canandaigua, NY$29/hr - $46/hrfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Equipment Maintenance Technician to support Akoustis (SpaceX subsidiary) manufacturing for Starlink, performing preventive/unplanned maintenance on RF/semiconductor production equipment in Canandaigua, NY.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative and unplanned maintenance repairs of production line equipment that includes photolithography, die prep, grind and polish, AOI, die bonding, curing ovens, PVD systems, electrochemical plating, wet/dry etch, dry films, metrology and back end semiconductor (RF) test equipment
  • Read and utilize schematics to troubleshoot systems down to the component level
  • Read and safely execute lockout tagout (LOTO) procedures
  • Utilize diagnostic equipment to monitor equipment performance, diagnose root cause, and develop/implement solutions
  • Use schematics, hand tools, electrical gauges and common test equipment for calibration, diagnosis, and repair of machinery or peripheral equipment
  • Communicate with suppliers, specify requirements, obtain quotes, and submit purchase requisitions to procure necessary items to reduce/eliminate equipment downtime
  • Provide feedback, work with equipment reliability, process engineering, and vendor teams to identify root cause of failures associated with equipment downtime and drive solutions
  • Participate in basic training and safety drills to stay current on equipment handling and emergency response
  • Support root cause analysis for process excursions and implement corrective actions to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline

Skills

Required:Preventive and corrective maintenanceSchematic readingLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Diagnostic instrumentationSafety and SOP compliance
Nice to have:Vendor and procurement coordinationRoot cause analysisRepair reporting

Benefits

  • Stock or long-term incentives (RSUs/stock awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
  • Various other discounts and perks
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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