Engineering Technician (Starlink/Akoustis)

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (STARLINK/AKOUSTIS)

Akoustis is nowoperatingas a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX providing industry leading RF filters using patented XBAW technology to help drive the mission of making human life multi-planetary, while also connecting the world through Starlink. Our workhelpsfurther the impact that Starlink is already makingformillions ofusers around the world, while allowing us to broaden that reach dramatically and continue connecting the unconnected here on earth.

As anAkoustis Engineering Technician, you will takeindividualownershipor a supporting roleof production processesand equipmentatthestate-of-the-artRF filtermanufacturing facility in Canandaigua, NY,where we continually strivefor the highest levels ofqualitywith a focus on cost controls and production throughput.Thejob requiresyouto workindependently butinvolvesfrequent interaction withAkoustis Engineers andOperationsin a dynamicand fast-pacedenvironment, whereyou are challengedwithsustaining multiple processesin a high-mixenvironment,troubleshootingproblemswith equipment,running designed experimentsforprocess improvementsand developingnew processes,new productintroductionsto the production line,and new equipment qualifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write andmaintainstandard operating procedures (SOPs) anddemonstratethe ability to train Production Operators and Technicians on SOPs
• Assumeprimaryownershipofarea processes andequipment
• Obtain qualifications tooperatearea equipment
• Monitor SPC control chartsfor processes and equipment andbe able to follow corrective actionswhen violations occur
• Support new product introductionsand sustain existing products and processes
• Create andoptimizeprocess and metrology recipes
• Identify,contain,troubleshootand partitionquality problems associated with the area's toolset
• Drivecontinuousprocess improvementsprojectstoenhance yield, reduce cycle time, and lower manufacturing costs
• Participate in cross functional teams
• Support Engineering and Maintenanceby running experimentsand summarizingresults
• Define and executedesign of experimentsto understand process capabilities
• Document results and presentresults to technical staff
• Collaborate with quality and suppliers on quality issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma orequivalentAND4+ years of experience workingasaproductionorengineeringtechnicianinthesemiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry
• ORassociate's degree or greater inaSTEMdisciplineAND1+ years of experience working as aproductionor engineering technicianinthesemiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate'sdegree,or greaterina STEM field and8+ years of experience working as anengineeringtechnician inthesemiconductor/electronics manufacturing industry
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite andJMP statisticalsoftware
• Solid understanding of SPC,DOE, and 8D problem solving
• Hands-on experience operating semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Experiencehandling silicon wafersandthesafe handling ofchemicals.
• Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing environments involving frequent product changeovers
• Experienceparticipatingin ISO quality audits

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Worka large percentageof the day in a Cleanroom with strict adherence to Class 100 level gowning protocols.
• Work in an environment requiring strict adherence to workplace safety rules, whereadditionalPPE is required in certain circumstances.
• Due to the nature of production line bring-up, the work schedule for this position will evolve over time:
  
  
  
  • You will start with normal working hours (likely fortheremainderof 2026)
    
    
    
    • Day Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM (Monday - Friday)
    
    
    
    
  • You will transition to ONE of the shifts below (likely startingin 2027, start/end times subject to change)
    
    
    
    • A-Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday)
    • B-Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday)
    • C-Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday) - eligible for 15% shift differential
    • D-Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday) - eligible for 15% shift differential
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Akoustis Engineering Technician: $22.00 - $43.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will bedeterminedon a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability topurchaseadditionalstock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a401(k) retirementplan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts andperks. You may alsoaccrue3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employeesaccruepaid sick leavepursuant toCompany policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.