Manufacturing Specialist - 2nd Shift
Core
Optimize and scale Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes for high-volume printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) of electronics designed for spaceflight.
Role type
Manufacturing Specialist (SMT)
Builds
High-volume PCBA assemblies for Starlink and spaceflight missions
Domain
Aerospace electronics manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SMT process optimization, automated equipment programming, fixture design, Design of Experiments (DOE), troubleshooting, data analysis, NPI execution
Preferred skills
Engineering degree, J-STD-001/IPC-A-610 standards knowledge, high-reliability electronics manufacturing experience, software development proficiency
Technologies
SMT pick-and-place, reflow ovens, conformal coating systems, X-ray, AOI, SPI
Responsibilities
Optimize PCBA manufacturing processes including paste print, pick-and-place, reflow, and inspection; Program and improve automated SMT equipment; Design custom fixtures and tooling; Perform DOE and data analysis to drive yield improvements; Train and mentor technicians; Rapidly triage and resolve production issues; Execute new product introduction (NPI) for PCBA assemblies
Seniority
Individual Contributor, mid-level specialist