Hardware Development Engineer- Microelectronics

Responsibilities

• Process engineering position responsible for PCBA/microelectronics manufacturing for Starlink hardware
• Manage new product introduction of PCBA/microelectronics assemblies, qualifying new equipment, designing line layout, designing tooling, working closely with design engineers, and driving design for manufacturing (DFM) feedback
• Implement, simplify, and automate high reliability manufacturing processes such that the production teams can operate independently of engineering
• Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability
• Drive processes for volume production of PCBA/microelectronics including manufacturing execution, nonconforming product management, configuration management, traceability tracking, yield improvement, and process control
• Manage work instructions, process documentation, and process training

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in science and engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience in at least one of the following areas: manufacturing process engineering, surface mount technology (SMT), accelerated testing, design for reliability, or PCB design and layout, research and development (R&D)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High volume production experience (consumer goods, automotive, etc.) or ramping of a production line as part of a cross-functional team
• Hands-on experience working in PCBA/microelectronics/semiconductor manufacturing processes. Knowledge of IPC/JEDEC manufacturing standards
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and manufacturing metrics (e.g., CPK, yield, OEE) in production environments
• Demonstrated track record in developing new processes, improving efficiencies, and successfully transferring to production in a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment
• Competency with SQL, Python
• Experience with NX or other CAD software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a team in a highly demanding, fast-paced environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 25 Ibs. unassisted
• Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed