Senior Process Engineer, Wafer Level Assembly

SpaceX

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Bastrop, TX
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TL;DR · Senior Process Engineer, Wafer Level Assembly

Sr. Process Engineer - Wafer Level Assembly, AI Satellites (Starmind) joins the Starmind team to develop high-performance electrical compute hardware and solar power systems for orbital AI inference. This role involves owning the full lifecycle of advanced packaging through board assembly process development, including requirements capture, materials selection, prototyping, manufacturing, and failure analysis. The engineer will manage equipment specification, qualification, and ramp while building supply chains for die, packages, components, chemicals, and equipment. Key responsibilities include implementing in-process metrology tools, integrating simulation data with experimental results, and leading R&D programs to improve reliability and cost efficiency. Required skills include a degree in chemical, materials, or mechanical engineering and experience in microelectronics manufacturing. Preferred expertise includes robotics, automation, scripting tools like MATLAB or JMP, precision assemblies, and familiarity with cleanroom practices and manufacturing methodologies like PFMEA and SPC.

What does a Process Engineer earn?

Median $154500 from 30 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Own the full lifecycle of advanced packaging through board assembly process development including material selection and prototyping.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of equipment specification, qualification, and manufacturing ramp.
  • Build supply chains for die, packages, components, chemicals, and equipment while defining incoming acceptance criteria.
  • Implement in-process metrology tools and integrate simulation data to drive targeted process improvements.
  • Lead end-to-end process R&D programs to improve cost, efficiency, and reliability in electronic systems.
  • Manage compliance risks to ensure safety and environmental standards are met.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers on the team.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or another engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in microelectronics device research or manufacturing.
  • Experience in hardware, robotics, automation, or manufacturing environments.
  • Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or jigs for assembly or test applications.
  • Exposure to scripting or data analysis tools like MATLAB or JMP for process data analysis or automation.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing process development methodologies such as PFMEA, process capability studies, and SPC.
  • Familiarity with cleanroom or controlled-environment manufacturing practices.
  • U.S. citizen.

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