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Manufacturing & Test Engineer – Pcba
| Company | SpaceX |
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| Location | West Athens, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $95000 – $130000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer science, mechanical, aerospace, chemical, aeronautical, or systems engineering
- 1+ years of hands-on experience driving the design, development, or manufacturing of mechanical/electrical components or systems (internship and project team experience is applicable)
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary liaison between avionics engineering, supply chain, production, etc., to ensure rate objectives are met through manufacturing and test operations
- Support both part production and manufacturing/test process development within the team’s area of focus and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement
- Evaluate electrical schematics and manufacturing process flow to improve test coverage of electrical hardware
- Work with peer engineering and support teams to drive design updates in response to manufacturing issues, part obsolescence, and system requirement changes
- Spearhead cost reduction efforts and implement initiatives to meet and exceed departmental objectives while never compromising on quality
- Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacturability, design for testability, yield improvements, supplier capabilities assessments, quality control, etc.
- Act as the primary point of contact for non-conforming products, troubleshooting issues, root cause/failure investigations, and corrective actions
- Prepare engineering documentation necessary for the transition from development to production, including assembly procedures, test procedures, standard operating procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, suitable alternate parts lists, and mechanical drawings
- Work creatively and innovate to support SpaceX’s lofty goals by always being prepared to challenge the status quo
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience in design and/or production of mechanical or electronics hardware systems
- Experience implementing design for manufacture and design for test for electromechanical hardware
- Experience analyzing circuits and developing functional test plans
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting/root causing electrical hardware failures
- Experience developing and supporting PCBA manufacturing processes (i.e. In-Circuit Testing, SMT, X-Ray)
- Ability to create and deliver presentations for design and manufacturing readiness reviews
- Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced iterative design environment
- Working proficiency with DFMEA and PFMEA methodology and implementation
- SPC knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to track process capability
- Basic competency with SQL databases
- Demonstrated experience designing tooling in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on engineer with a passion for continuous improvement and building the best hardware
- Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
- Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environment within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace, marine, or automotive industries
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
