Senior Manufacturing Engineer, PCBA (Starlink)
Core
Develop, manage, and improve PCBA manufacturing processes and production lines for Starlink satellites to meet commercial scale volume requirements.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (PCBA)
Builds
High-volume PCBA assemblies for Starlink satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Electronics Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (production lines, equipment validation, process control systems)
Required skills
PCBA manufacturing process management, SMT processing, manufacturing execution systems, nonconforming product management, configuration management, traceability tracking, process capability analysis, gauge R&R, new product introduction (NPI), design for manufacturability (DFM), root cause analysis, SMT production and testing troubleshooting, Six Sigma, statistical techniques, experiment design, IPC manufacturing standards, SQL, Python, failure analysis tools (X-ray, cross-section, polishing)
Preferred skills
High volume production experience (consumer goods, automotive), hands-on SMT processing experience, knowledge of statistical methods, basic failure analysis methods
Technologies
SMT equipment, manufacturing execution systems, SQL, Python, X-ray, cross-section, polishing tools
Responsibilities
Own and manage PCBA manufacturing processes and products; Drive volume production processes including manufacturing execution and process control; Manage new product introduction of PCBA assemblies; Lead new equipment selection using process capability analysis; Design and implement safety systems for production lines; Track schedule, work-in-progress, and defect rates; Identify trends for optimizing output and cost of manufacturability; Provide feedback to design teams for DFM; Identify and correct SMT production and testing issues; Drive corrective actions and process improvements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC