Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Specialist

4 weeks ago

Redmond, Washington, United States SpaceX Full time

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Engineer for our Maintenance team is responsible for providing engineering support on planned and unplanned repairs, modifications, and upgrades of production equipment in the Starlink programs in Redmond.

Maintenance Engineers are the primary technical resource for maintenance technicians, and support day-to-day resolution of the most challenging technical issues facing the team.

This role plays a key part in maximizing critical production equipment availability; enabling Starlink to rapidly pursue its mission.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technically complex equipment failures
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and action corrective measures to address equipment, process and behavioral gaps
  • Develop and execute complex improvement projects to maximize production equipment availability
  • Collaborate with development engineering teams to build in reliability and maintenance efficiency
  • Provide leadership for utilization of CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems)
  • Implement predictive tools (vibration analysis, cycle monitoring) to integrate into maintenance to organize proactive Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
  • Complete hands on in-depth repairs of equipment mechanical, electrical, fluid, pneumatic and robotic control system failures
  • Coordinate internal and 3rd party resources to scope and execute repairs, overhauls and equipment upgrade projects
  • Leverage feedback from maintenance technicians to drive improvements to work instructions and processes
  • Coordinate with internal Equipment Reliability Engineering, Tool Engineering and Automation Engineering teams to design and implement machine upgrades
  • Create, modify, and update preventative maintenance instructions to eliminate recurring failures or low value add tasks
  • Interface with engineering, quality, production and procurement to resolve any hold factors blocking production
  • Provide help to create optimized machine spare parts lists, min/max levels, optimal spares inventory, parts criticality analysis

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ year of hands on experience in an manufacturing environment (internships and project work are applicable)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • 2+ years of troubleshooting technical problems in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with MRP, ERP and CMMS systems
  • Hands-on experience with automated industrial equipment
  • Experience leading technicians through troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis
  • Experience coordinating projects with contractors and third parties
  • Capability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, GD&T and P&IDs
  • Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills; capable of communicating summarized accomplishments in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Products, Smartsheet, Jira, SQL and PowerBI

Additional Requirements:

  • Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
  • Must be available to work extended hours and some weekends
  • Willing to travel for short trips as needed, up to 10% travel

Compensation and Benefits:

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, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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 notify the Human Resources Department.

  • Mechanical Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Full time

    At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Mechanical Engineer - Maintenance Specialist, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our production equipment in the Starlink program.Your responsibilities will include:Leading maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve complex...

  • Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Maintenance team at SpaceX. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing engineering support on planned and unplanned repairs, modifications, and upgrades of production equipment in the Starlink programs in Redmond.You will work closely with maintenance technicians to...

  • Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance

    3 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States SpaceX Full time

    At SpaceX, we are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Maintenance team in Redmond. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing engineering support on planned and unplanned repairs, modifications, and upgrades of production equipment in the Starlink programs.Maintenance Engineers are the primary technical resource for...

  • Building Maintenance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States CBRE Full time

    About the RoleAs a Building Maintenance Specialist at CBRE, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. This role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services team and requires a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform...

  • Mechanical Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States SpaceX Full time

    At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Mechanical Engineer - Payload Pointing Specialist, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the success of our missions. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing pointing requirements, error budgets, and verification plans for our payload...

  • Building Maintenance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States CBRE Full time

    About the RoleAs a Building Maintenance Specialist at CBRE, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Your primary focus will be on performing routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting to prevent equipment failures and minimize downtime.This role is part of the...

  • Mechanical Engineer Tooling Specialist

    1 month ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job Summary:SpaceX is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer Tooling Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for developing production tooling for our Satellite Constellation program.Responsibilities:Design and develop production tooling for our Satellite Constellation programManage and coordinate with...

  • Building Maintenance Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States CBRE Full time

    About the Role:CBRE is seeking a skilled Building Maintenance Specialist to join our team. As a Building Maintenance Specialist, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and repairing building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.Key Responsibilities:Perform...

  • Mechanical Design Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States Actalent Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Actalent. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for researching and investigating the design functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes.Key Responsibilities:Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines,...

  • Mechanical Engineer Tooling Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States SpaceX Full time

    At SpaceX, we are actively developing technologies to make humanity's exploration of the stars possible. As a Mechanical Engineer Tooling Specialist, you will play a crucial role in enabling human life on Mars.Key Responsibilities:Develop production tooling for SpaceX Satellite ConstellationManage, design, analyze, and create drawings of several different...

  • Senior Cryogenic Mechanical Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States Microsoft Corporation Full time

    Microsoft is at the forefront of Quantum Computing research, and we're seeking a highly skilled Senior Cryogenic Mechanical Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Quantum Mechanical Engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cryogenic equipment to enable the advancement of Quantum Computing.We're looking...

  • Mechanical Engineer Satellite Mechanisms Specialist

    1 month ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States SpaceX Full time

    At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Mechanical Engineer for Satellite Mechanisms, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing the mechanical systems that will enable our spacecraft to reach new heights.Responsibilities:Design and develop satellite mechanism systems, including trade studies to...

  • Senior Cryogenic Mechanical Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States Microsoft Corporation Full time

    Job Title: Senior Cryogenic Mechanical EngineerJob Summary:Microsoft is researching the future of Quantum Computing, including theory, hardware, and software. As a part of this effort, the Quantum Mechanical Engineering team is developing cryogenic refrigerator architecture to enable the advancement of Quantum Computing. We are on the cusp of an accelerated...

  • Senior Cryogenic Mechanical Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States Microsoft Corporation Full time

    Job Title: Senior Cryogenic Mechanical EngineerJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cryogenic Mechanical Engineer to join our Quantum Computing team at Microsoft Corporation. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cryogenic equipment, improving and upgrading existing equipment, and...

  • Building Maintenance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States CBRE Full time

    About the RoleAs a Building Engineer at CBRE, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and repairing building system operations and performance. This includes plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling systems. You will provide support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.Key Responsibilities- Perform...

  • Building Maintenance Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States CBRE Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a skilled Building Engineer to join our team at CBRE. As a Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and repairing building system operations and performance. This includes plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling systems.This role is part of the Engineering and Technical...

  • Facilities Maintenance Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States ABM Industries Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Specialist to join our team at ABM Industries. As a key member of our facilities team, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our facilities, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for our employees and clients.Key ResponsibilitiesClean and maintain building...

  • Building Maintenance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States CBRE Full time

    About the RoleAs a Building Engineer at CBRE, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. You will work to maintain and repair equipment, as well as perform routine maintenance tasks to prevent breakdowns.This role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services team and...

  • Building Maintenance Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States CBRE Full time

    About the RoleAs a CBRE Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and repairing building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function and is responsible for providing support,...

  • Senior Mechanical Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Redmond, Washington, United States Microsoft Corporation Full time

    Job DescriptionMicrosoft Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Hardware Engineering group, you will be responsible for designing and developing complex mechanical systems for our products.Key Responsibilities:Design and develop mechanical systems for our products, including mechanical...