Mechatronics Maintenance Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX

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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 · Mechatronics Maintenance Engineer (Starship)

The Mechatronics Maintenance Engineer at Starship, a senior-level position within the production team, focuses on enhancing equipment reliability and efficiency in high-volume manufacturing. Daily responsibilities include developing maintenance strategies, integrating IoT systems for real-time monitoring, and conducting root cause analysis to prevent failures. The role requires expertise in mechanical, fluid, and electrical components, as well as hands-on experience with CMMS programs like Maximo and SAP. Familiarity with aerospace equipment such as CNC machines and robotics is essential, alongside proficiency in Microsoft SQL and PowerBI for data analysis. This role demands a proactive approach to reliability engineering within the fast-paced environment of space industry manufacturing.

What you'll do

  • Own equipment improvement plans to maximize production equipment availability.
  • Define and develop preventive maintenance tasks for operators and technicians.
  • Integrate existing equipment into SpaceX IoT systems for real-time monitoring.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to solve repetitive or high-consequence failures.
  • Develop and implement reliability Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for equipment.

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 including CNC machines, SMT, 3D printing, robotics, etc.
  • Ability to read and understand equipment schematics, P&ID, GD&T, and OEM manuals.

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