Equipment Maintenance Engineer

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.

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support on planned and unplanned repairs, modifications, and upgrades of production equipment in Falcon, Dragon, Raptor and Starship programs in Hawthorne. 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. Maintenance Engineers take end-to-end ownership of equipment improvement projects; from concept, through design and implementation. This role plays a key part in maximizing critical production equipment availability; enabling SpaceX to rapidly pursue its mission to make life multiplanetary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technically complex equipment failures
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and resolve corrective actions to address equipment, process and behavioral gaps
• Develop and execute complex improvement projects to maximize production equipment availability
• Complete hands on in-depth repairs of equipment mechanical, electrical, fluid, pneumatic and 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, manufacturing and procurement in resolving any hold factors inhibiting production of flight parts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 2+ years of professional or internship/project hands on experience in an manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of maintenance planning
• 2+ years of supporting troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with CNC machining operations, controls, and repair
• Knowledge of part programming, commissioning, operating, and troubleshooting machining controls packages
• Experience with Fanuc 30i/31i/32i, Siemens Sinumerik 840D SL, or Okuma OSP CNC control systems
• Experience with MRP, ERP and CMMS systems
• Experience with SQL and/or analytical software such as PowerBI
• Hands-on experience with equipment control systems, machinery, and industrial automation
• Experience leading maintenance technicians through complicated technical troubleshooting and repairs
• Experience coordinating contractors to execute projects and equipment repairs
• Developed understanding of mechanical, fluid, and electrical components
• 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
• Excellent skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Smartsheet, Jira and other organizational software

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 30 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:    

Pay range:    
Equipment Maintenance Engineer /Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year  
Equipment Maintenance Engineer /Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year    

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on 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, 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 Pur