Plating Specialist, Silicon Assembly (Starlink)
SpaceX · Bastrop, TX
Full-time Posted 5 days ago
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 enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><p><strong>PLATING SPECIALIST, SILICON ASSEMBLY (STARLINK)</strong></p> <p>One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, the Starlink satellite constellation, is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. In true SpaceX fashion, Starlink is taking the next step in vertical integration by bringing integrated circuit packaging and assembly in-house for development and manufacturing
You will work closely with IC packaging engineers, test engineers, equipment manufacturers, and leadership.</p> <p>The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Operate and maintain electrochemical plating equipment, including copper electroplating tools and seed layer deposition systems, to achieve uniform metal deposition with controlled thickness and adhesion on patterned wafers</li> <li>Monitor and optimize plating process parameters, such as current density, electrolyte composition, pH, temperature, and additive levels, to ensure void-free fills, low resistivity, and minimal stress in deposited films</li> <li>Perform analysis and replenishment, including titration for chemistry control, filtration for particle removal, and waste treatment to maintain plating solution purity and environmental compliance</li> <li>Conduct post-
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