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Process Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis) - Day Shift
SpaceX
Canandaigua, USA
Junior · 1+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop processes to improve efficiency and yield
- Analyze data, identify process deviations, and assist in root cause analysis to resolve issues
- Perform design of experiments to understand process mapping
- Recommend measures to reduce process variation and improve product quality and yield
- Assist operations and maintenance teams to maintain, qualify and troubleshoot process and equipment issues
- Ensure safety and quality protocols are followed
- Review work center SPC charts
- Document process specifications and OCAP’s
- Train operators and technicians
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics
- 1+ years of experience with semiconductor fabrication processes or statistical process control (internship, extracurricular, or academic experience is applicable)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced cleanroom environment and address critical production issues
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones
- This position will sit 100% onsite in our Canandaigua, NY facility
- Aptitude to work as part of a team and also independently
- You will start with normal working hours (likely for the remainder of 2026)
- Day Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM (Monday - Friday)
- You will transition to ONE of the shifts below (likely starting in 2027, start/end times subject to change)
- A-Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday)
- B-Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday)
- Process Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00/per year
- Process Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year
- Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
- Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
- SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
- Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Advanced degrees in semiconductor or science-related fields such as material science, chemical or electrical engineering, microelectronics, nanotechnology, chemistry, or physics
- Proficiency with metrology and failure analysis techniques
- Proficiency in JMP statistical software, Microsoft Office Suite, and KLayout CAD software
- Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to create detailed technical documentation and training materials
- Solid understanding of SPC, DOE, 8D, and risk/change management processes
- Experience leading cross-functional projects or tool installation programs
- Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing environments involving frequent product changeovers
- Experience in participating in quality audits and yield improvement initiatives
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Due to the nature of production line bring-up, the work schedule for this position will evolve over time:
- COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Pay range: Process Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00/per year Process Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year
- ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
About SpaceX
Aerospace & Defense51-200Founded 2002
Aerospace manufacturer and launch services provider designing advanced rockets and spacecraft with the goal of making life multiplanetary.
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