The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining new and/or improved: manufacturing processes, equipment, technologies, and facilities. Examples could include metal plating lines, copper etching lines, direct or electroless metallization lines, water and chemical waste treatment, plasma etching systems, etc.
Analyze production processes and machinery from a first principles, physics-based approach
Develop experiments to diagnose and correct manufacturing problems, utilizing: robust DOE and statistical methodologies
Perform defect characterization and analysis to determine root cause and: develop action plans to improve yields
Develop project plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis for implementation of new processes or machines
Own and perform machine activation and testing with a small team of engineers and technicians
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- + years of experience in chemical engineering design, analysis, and/or system: implementation (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable)
- Master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science,: environmental, or related technical discipline
- Hands-on experience working with complex fluid or mechanical based production: systems in a professional setting
