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
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