PCB Materials Lab Technician (Starlink)

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p>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&nbsp;enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><p><strong>PCB MATERIALS LAB TECHNICIAN (STARLINK)&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>As a PCB Materials Lab Technician, you will be working in a brand new chemical and materials lab supporting printed circuit board manufacturing in the Starlink factory. This is a versatile and highly skilled, hands on lab role that will involve PCB micro-section sample preparation and analysis, while meeting goals for output and quality

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a lab setting within an electro-chemical manufacturing environment and is motivated by Starlink's mission to provide high speed, low latency connectivity across the globe.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Execute test methods and perform analysis to support start-up and sustaining operations of new state of the art PCB production lines</li> <li>Work with engineers to develop and document test procedures</li> <li>Recommend improvements to lab processes and work with engineers to refine processes with a specific focus on reducing cost and downtime and increasing yield</li> <li>Work with engineers on characterization and failure analysis processes</li> <li>Operate lab equipment including a router, polisher, SEM, EDS, and laser profilometer.</li> <li>Schedule and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments</li> <li>Perform first level troubleshooting, provide feedback, and work with maintenance and engineering teams to drive root cause of equipment downtime</li> <li>Cross train on chemical analysis equipment including automatic titrators, UV-VIS, and Atomic Absorption.</li> <li>Maintain inventory of consumables</li> <li>Coordinate with vendor

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