Materials Technician, Insource Manufacturing

MATERIALS TECHNICIAN, INSOURCE MANUFACTURING 

Working directly in the Materials Engineering group, this position will primarily support the manufacturing and development of SpaceX’s consumer product components alongside a strong group of mechanical and manufacturing engineers. The goal of the team is to develop new manufacturing methods and qualify processes to be introduced into production.  As a materials technician, you will be responsible for supporting engineering on planned and unplanned repairs, modifications, and upgrades of production equipment in the Starlink program. This role plays a key part in maximizing critical production equipment availability; enabling Starlink to rapidly pursue its mission. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in mechanical, fluid, and electrical disciplines, hands-on, flexible, a quick learner, works well in a fast-paced environment, and possesses a can-do attitude.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, commission, and validate manufacturing equipment to support Starlink production - specifically focused on High-Pressure Die Casting, Plastic Injection Molding, and Stamping manufacturing processes
• Oversee operator instructions, critical parameters, checklists, and training materials for all molding operations, update special equipment service manuals, including BOMs, drawings, wiring schematics, recommended processes, technical expertise, and tooling for optimization of production runs
• Work closely with equipment and manufacturing engineering teams to define requirements
• Diagnose equipment failures, collect data to identify root causes, and develop sustainable solutions
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay, ladder diagrams, components, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, etc.
• Perform preventative and corrective action as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience in machine maintenance, mechanical builds, equipment assembly/test

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience with hydraulic/pneumatic and mechanical systems
• Experience in independently troubleshooting advanced electrical circuits, electronic systems, motors & starters, electrically operated equipment, and making successful repairs and modifications
• Proficient in excel, office, and word
• Electrical wiring experience and some knowledge of how PLCs, sensors, and other electrical components are wired and work
• Knowledge/experience working with electrical components and/or systems
• Knowledge/experience with TIG/MIG welding of steel/aluminum
• Able to read mechanical drawings and interpret tolerances (including GD&T)
• Proficient with mechanical hand tools

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work at elevated heights occasionally (scissor lifts and articulated boom lifts)
• Standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are general duties of the job
• Ability to lift up to 25 Ibs. unassisted
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as necessary to accommodate manufacturing and test campaigns