Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance (Starlink)
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
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Description For Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance (Starlink)
SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Maintenance team to support the Starlink program in Redmond. This role is responsible for providing engineering support on planned and unplanned repairs, modifications, and upgrades of production equipment. The Mechanical Engineer will be the primary technical resource for maintenance technicians, supporting day-to-day resolution of challenging technical issues. They will take end-to-end ownership of equipment improvement projects, from concept through design and implementation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading maintenance technicians in troubleshooting complex equipment failures
- Performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective measures
- Developing and executing improvement projects to maximize production equipment availability
- Collaborating with development engineering teams to enhance reliability and maintenance efficiency
- Implementing predictive tools and organizing proactive Reliability Centered Maintenance
- Coordinating internal and 3rd party resources for repairs, overhauls, and equipment upgrades
- Creating and updating preventative maintenance instructions
- Interfacing with various departments to resolve production hold factors
- Optimizing spare parts inventory and management
The ideal candidate should have:
- A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience with automated industrial equipment
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and other technical documents
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in various software tools including Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Jira, SQL, and PowerBI
This role offers a competitive salary range of $95,000 to $130,000 per year, depending on experience level. SpaceX provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, 401(k), stock options, and paid time off. The position may require some physical effort, outdoor work, extended hours, and up to 10% travel.
Join SpaceX and contribute to the exciting mission of enabling human life on Mars while working on cutting-edge technologies in the space industry.
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Responsibilities For Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance (Starlink)
- Lead maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technically complex equipment failures
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and action corrective measures to address equipment, process and behavioral gaps
- Develop and execute complex improvement projects to maximize production equipment availability
- Collaborate with development engineering teams to build in reliability and maintenance efficiency
- Provide leadership for utilization of CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems)
- Implement predictive tools to integrate into maintenance for proactive Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
- Complete hands on in-depth repairs of equipment mechanical, electrical, fluid, pneumatic and robotic control system failures
- Coordinate internal and 3rd party resources to scope and execute repairs, overhauls and equipment upgrade projects
- Leverage feedback from maintenance technicians to drive improvements to work instructions and processes
- Coordinate with internal teams to design and implement machine upgrades
- Create, modify, and update preventative maintenance instructions to eliminate recurring failures or low value add tasks
- Interface with engineering, quality, production and procurement to resolve any hold factors blocking production
- Create optimized machine spare parts lists, min/max levels, optimal spares inventory, parts criticality analysis
Requirements For Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance (Starlink)
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ year of hands on experience in an manufacturing environment (internships and project work are applicable)
- Experience with MRP, ERP and CMMS systems
- Hands-on experience with automated industrial equipment
- Experience leading technicians through troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis
- Experience coordinating projects with contractors and third parties
- Capability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, GD&T and P&IDs
- Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
- Experience using Microsoft Office Products, Smartsheet, Jira, SQL and PowerBI
- Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
- Must be available to work extended hours and some weekends
- Willing to travel for short trips as needed, up to 10% travel
Benefits For Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance (Starlink)
401k
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
- Competitive salary range
- Long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards)
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- 5 days of sick leave per year for exempt employees
- Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office
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