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SpaceX's Starlink program is building the world's most advanced broadband satellite system and seeks an Equipment Reliability Engineer to maximize asset uptime and minimize production losses at our Bastrop manufacturing facility. The role focuses on driving reliability improvements across equipment and systems through preventive maintenance strategies, failure analysis, and cross-functional engineering support during design, build, and installation phases.

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, systems, manufacturing)
  • Experience in manufacturing, integration, reliability, technical program management, or operations
  • Hands-on familiarity with equipment control systems and industrial automation
  • Ability to read equipment schematics and OEM manuals
  • Experience with statistical/probabilistic analysis for reliability
  • Familiarity with CMMS tools (e.g., Maximo, SAP, Infor) preferred
  • Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and sense of urgency
  • Ability to perform physical tasks (lift up to 25 lbs) and work extended hours/weekends as needed
  • ITAR eligibility (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) required

Responsibilities

  • Ensure reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations with project engineering
  • Develop and own equipment improvement and preventative maintenance plans to minimize downtime
  • Define, design, and refine asset maintenance plans including predictive and non-destructive testing methods
  • Prepare and review asset documentation packages covering mechanical design, controls, and software
  • Analyze repetitive failures and implement engineering solutions to improve capacity, quality, and cost
  • Perform asset analyses (utilization, OEE, remaining useful life, operational restrictions)
  • Provide technical support to production, maintenance management, and technicians
  • Manage production requests for asset improvements, control functions, and data collection
  • Apply value analysis for repair/replace and make/buy decisions

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, systems, or manufacturing engineering

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan (401k)
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification support
  • Employee discounts and other company perks
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