SpaceX 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 SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
MACHINE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (STARLINK)
At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 4M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world.
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The Machine Maintenance Specialist is responsible for providing reliability project and high-level maintenance support on planned and unplanned repairs, modifications, and upgrades of production equipment. This role is the first-line technical resource for maintenance technicians, and support day-to-day resolution of the most challenging technical issues facing the team. Machine Maintenance Specialists are responsible for end-to-end completion of equipment improvement projects with the support of Reliability or Maintenance Engineers when needed from concept through design and implementation. This role plays a key part in maximizing critical production equipment availability to enable Starlink to rapidly pursue its mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technically complex equipment failures
- Work with Tool Engineering and Area Engineering for review, implementation, and handoff of new tooling and equipment for production
- Coordinate with internal Machine Maintenance Technicians, Equipment Reliability Engineering, Tool Engineering, and Automation Engineering teams to design and implement machine upgrades
- Develop tooling for use in maintenance processes
- Develop and execute reliability improvement projects to maximize production equipment availability
- Complete hands-on in-depth repairs of equipment mechanical, electrical, fluid, pneumatic, and control system failures
- Coordinate internal and third-party resources to scope and execute repairs, overhauls, and equipment upgrade projects
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and action corrective measures to address equipment, process, and behavioral gaps
- Leverage feedback from maintenance technicians to drive improvements to work instructions and processes
- Assist in creation, modification, and updates to preventative maintenance instructions to eliminate recurring failures or low value add tasks
- Interface with engineering, quality, safety, production and procurement to resolve any hold factors blocking production
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or 4+ years of experience in a technical or engineering field
- 3+ years of hands on experience in a manufacturing environment working in reliability, design, or maintenance
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3+ years of troubleshooting technical problems in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with MRP, ERP, and CMMS systems
- Hands-on experience with automated industrial equipment
- Experience leading technicians through troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis
- Experience coordinating projects with contractors and third parties
- Capability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, GD&T, and P&IDs
- Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills; capable of communicating summarized accomplishments in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
- Experience using Microsoft Office Products, Smartsheet, Jira, SQL, and Power BI
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work 1st shift: 7am - 5pm
- Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
- Must be available to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Must be able to travel up to 10%
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.