SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Silicon Packaging Technician - Silicon Assembly

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBastrop, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate, or an associate's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline.
At least 3 years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment, unless qualifying through an associate's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline.
Must be able to work all shifts and be willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
Must be able to wear cleanroom attire for full shifts.
Must be able to stand for long periods and perform bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching.
Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted.
Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain deposition systems, including physical vapor deposition, to deposit precise thin films of metals and dielectrics, and operate stripping and etching equipment.
Operate photolithography tools, including photoresist coaters, aligners, steppers, scanners, and developers, to apply resist layers, align products, expose patterns, and develop images.
Monitor process performance using in-situ sensors and metrology equipment, including 3D profilometers, ellipsometers, reflectometers, and X-ray fluorescence, to ensure film uniformity, step coverage, and contamination control.
Operate dicing saws, laser dicers, and plasma etching tools to singulate wafers and large-format panels and monitor process recipes.
Load and unload materials into molding systems, following recipes to achieve target mold fill, minimize voids, and control flash during production runs.
Operate die attach equipment, including epoxy dispensers, pick-and-place bonders, and reflow stations, to place and secure dies with micron-level accuracy and controlled bond line thickness.
Operate electrochemical plating tools, including copper electroplaters and seed layer systems, and stripping and etching equipment, following recipes for uniform deposition and precise material removal rates.
Comply with cleanroom gowning protocols, chemical safety standards, and electrostatic discharge guidelines.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in materials science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
At least 6 years of practical experience in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing operations.
Proficiency and experience in photolithography, including aligning, baking, coating, exposing, and developing; electrochemical plating; die attach; thermal compression bonding; compression molding or overmold; wafer dicing; scribe and break; stripping and etching; plasma; reactive ion etching; thin-film deposition using chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, or atomic layer deposition; and dry-film lamination and imaging.
Proficiency in data analysis and process control software for statistical process control.
Physical stamina to manage equipment in a cleanroom suit and handle sensitive substrates.
Experience with metrology tools such as confocal scanning acoustic microscopy, 3D profilometers, stereoscopes, optical tensiometers (goniometers), and X-ray fluorescence.
Excellent manual dexterity and ability to work with both hands under a microscope.

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.

SILICON PACKAGING TECHNICIAN, SILICON ASSEMBLY (STARLINK)

One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, the Starlink satellite constellation, is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. In true SpaceX fashion, Starlink is taking the next step in vertical integration by bringing integrated circuit packaging and assembly in-house for development and manufacturing. You will work closely with IC packaging engineers, test engineers, equipment manufacturers and leadership.

The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate and maintain deposition systems, including physical vapor deposition (PVD) to deposit precise thin films of metals & dielectrics as well as stripping and etching equipment
Operate photolithography tools, such as photoresist coaters, aligners, steppers, scanners, and developers, to apply uniform resist layers, align products, expose patterns, and develop images with precision accuracy
Monitor process performance using in-situ sensors and metrology equipment like 3D profilometers, ellipsometers, reflectometers, and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) to ensure film uniformity, step coverage, and contamination control
Operate dicing saws, laser dicers, and plasma etching tools to perform mechanical, laser, or plasma-based singulation on wafers and large-format panels, following & monitoring recipes
Load and unload materials into molding systems, following recipes to achieve target mold fill, void minimization, and flash control during production runs
Operate die attach equipment, including epoxy dispensers, pick-and-place bonders, and reflow stations, to place and secure dies with micron-level accuracy and controlled bond line thickness
Operate electrochemical plating tools, including copper electroplaters and seed layer systems, and stripping/etch equipment to process products according to recipes for uniform deposition and precise material removal rates.
Comply with cleanroom gowning protocols (ISO), Chemical Safety Standards, & Strict Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) guidelines

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR associate's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in materials science, electrical engineering, or a related field
6+ years of practical experience in high volume semiconductor manufacturing operations
Proficiency and experience in photolithography (e.g. align, bake, coat, expose, develop), electrochemical plating, die Attach, thermal compression bonding, compression molding/overmold, wafer dicing, scribe & break, stripping/etching, plasma, reactive ion etching (RIE), thin films deposition (CVD/PVD/ALD), dry film lamination & imaging
Proficiency in data analysis and process control software for statistical process control (SPC)
Physical stamina to manage equipment in a cleanroom suit and handle sensitive substrates
Experience with metrology tools such as confocal scanning acoustic microscopy(C-SAM), 3D profilometers, stereoscopes, optical tensiometers (goniometer), X-Ray fluorescence (XRF)
Excellent manual dexterity with the ability to work with both hands under a microscope

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work all shifts & be willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
Must be able to dawn & wear (at all times) cleanroom attire (e.g. bouffant caps, gowns, masks, nitrile gloves, ESD footwear, bunny suits, hoods) for full shifts
Standing for long periods, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping & stretching
Must be able to lift up to 35lbs. unassisted

ITAR 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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications 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 legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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