
PLP/SiP Maintenance Technician (Starlink)
SpaceX · Bastrop, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Bastrop, TX. Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs of production line equipment that includes copper electroplating, chemical etching, ultrapure process water treatment, solder mask printing, automated laser and mechanical drilling, PCB layup and.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Injection molding, Casting
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 145 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 54%
- PLC 33%
- ✓ Root cause 27%
- Welding 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: SpaceX in Bastrop
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Responsibilities
- ◆Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs of production line equipment that includes copper electroplating, chemical etching, ultrapure process water treatment, solder mask printing, automated laser and mechanical drilling, PCB layup and lamination, and/or plasma etching systems
- ◆Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs of production line assets that includes SMT line equipment, epoxy dispensing printers, conveyor systems, thermal chambers, test reliability chambers, and vacuum systems
- ◆Read and utilize schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic) to troubleshoot systems down to the component level
- ◆Read and safely execute lockout tagout procedures
- ◆Utilize diagnostic equipment to monitor equipment performance, diagnose root cause, and make reliability improvement recommendations
- ◆Use schematics, hand tools, electrical gauges, and common test equipment for calibration, diagnosis and repair, or maintenance of equipment
- ◆Communicate with suppliers, specify requirements, get quotations, and submit purchase requisitions to purchase necessary items
- ◆Provide feedback and work with maintenance and engineering and vendor teams to drive root cause of equipment downtime
- ◆Conduct training for production personnel
- ◆Operate material handling equipment including, but not limited to, scissor lifts and forklifts
- ◆Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- ✓2+ years of maintenance or troubleshooting experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems
Preferred skills and experience
- ✓Experience maintaining PCB manufacturing equipment from vendors such as Temgtai, Benmayor, Schmoll, Shoda, Sigma Mecer, Wise, Advanced Engineering, Boffotto, Dynachem, Indubond, Machvision, or others
- ✓Experience maintaining ASM-SMT, Flexlink, Heller, Pemtron, Koh Young, Thermotron, Envirotronic, ESpec, Mycronic, Nordson, and Beckhoff equipment
- ✓Experience maintaining Engel plastic injection molding machines and Idra high pressure die casting machines
- ✓5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
- ✓Methodical approach to troubleshooting with high level of attention to detail
- ✓Excellent manual dexterity in order to repair and perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment
- ✓Proficiently use a computer and MS Outlook and Word
- ✓Ability to use power tools and hand tools
- ✓Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings
- ✓Ability to write detailed repair reports when necessary (skilled with use of Microsoft Office Suite)
- ✓Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards
- ✓Familiar with Lean or Six Sigma tools like Five Whys methodology
- ✓Current or past certification for IPC-A-600, IPC-6012 or equivalent
- ✓Current or past certification for IPC-J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610
Requirements
- ✓Must be willing to work overtime, and/or weekends as needed
- ✓Must be willing to work one or more of the following schedules:
- ✓A shift: 5:00am - 5:00pm (Sunday - Wednesday)
- ✓B shift: 5:00am - 5:00pm (Thursday - Wednesday)
- ✓C shift: 5:00pm - 5:00am (Sunday - Wednesday)
- ✓D shift: 5:00pm - 5:00am (Thursday - Wednesday)
- ✓Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- ✓Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
- ✓Must be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents
- ✓Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environment
- ✓Must be comfortable with climbing up and down ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces
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Requirements
- ✓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 .
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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
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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.
PLP/SiP MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARLINK)
SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable.
We are looking for talented, creative, and driven technicians to drive manufacturing output and yield. You will have ownership of one or more process areas and will have the opportunity to directly impact Starlink’s products. You will have frequent interaction with engineering teams and leadership and will participate in developing and validating new equipment, processes, and technologies. The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, security, and user experience of the products that you will manufacture.
