SMT Process Specialist (Starlink)
Core
Establish new manufacturing and test processes and support full-scale production for the Starlink user terminal.
Role type
SMT Process Specialist
Builds
User terminals for the Starlink satellite constellation
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Satellite internet
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SMT and PCBA assembly equipment operation, process development and validation, non-conformance triage, production issue resolution, continuous improvement for yield and cost, maintenance scheduling, DFMEA/PFMEA methodology, SPC statistical methods, 3D CAD modeling (NX/Catia/Solidworks), tooling design
Preferred skills
Mechanical/aerospace/manufacturing engineering degree, SMT equipment maintenance experience, design for manufacture/test implementation, cross-functional team experience in iterative design environments, SQL database competency
Technologies
NX/Unigraphics, Catia, Solidworks, SQL
Responsibilities
Execute new product introduction builds across all work centers, Program, load, and operate automated equipment, Triage non-conforming products and drive resolution and preventative actions, Resolve production issues while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines, Perform process development and validation on new models, Define maintenance schedules and support activities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC