Equipment Reliability Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Starbase, TX
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Equipment Reliability Engineer (Starship)

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The Equipment Reliability Engineer at Starship in the production team is a senior-level role focused on enhancing equipment reliability and efficiency. This engineer will develop maintenance strategies, integrate IoT for real-time monitoring, and design predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize asset performance. Key responsibilities include conducting root cause analysis, creating FMECA reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, proficiency in Microsoft SQL and PowerBI, and hands-on expertise with industrial automation systems. Knowledge of aerospace equipment such as CNC machines and robotics is essential, along with a strong understanding of maintenance KPIs like OEE, MTBF, and MTTR.

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Microsoft SQL PowerBI Maximo SAP Infor OEE MTBF MTTR RCA FMECA GD&T CNC SMT 3D printing Robotics Furnaces Chillers

What you'll do

Own equipment improvement plans to maximize production equipment availability.
Develop and refine equipment reliability programs, including preventive maintenance tasks and spare parts selection.
Conduct Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) for proactive reliability programs.
Design and integrate new sensors onto machines for predictive and condition-based monitoring.
Support onboarding and commissioning of newly purchased or fabricated equipment with reliability programs.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in maintenance engineering and reliability in high-volume manufacturing environments
Hands-on experience with equipment control systems, machinery, tooling, and industrial automation
Developed understanding of mechanical, fluid, and electrical component functions
Experience using Microsoft SQL and PowerBI for data analysis
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing and test equipment such as CNC machines, SMT, 3D printers, robotics, etc.
Ability to read and understand equipment schematics, P&ID, GD&T, and OEM manuals

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