At SpaceX, we are actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible. To achieve this ambitious goal, we require a skilled Equipment Maintenance Technician who can ensure the proper operating condition of our assets.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing various complex automation systems, troubleshooting and repairing control & electrical system failures, and performing other related duties to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
To succeed in this role, you will need strong technical skills, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving abilities. You should also be able to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings, and write detailed repair reports.
Besides these key qualifications, we require our Maintenance Technicians to be available for all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed, and capable of being forklift and boom lift certified.
In return, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers and technicians who are passionate about making space exploration a reality.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain and repair all assets to ensure their proper operating condition
* Provide preventative and corrective maintenance on various complex automation systems
* Troubleshoot and repair control & electrical system failures involving - PLCs, HMIs, servomotors, servo amplifiers, input/output, field sensors
* Troubleshoot and repair various machine tool hydraulic and pneumatic systems - actuators, valves, pumps, filters
* Troubleshoot and repair automated tool mechanical systems - ballscrews, linear rails, guideways, gearboxes, 3 phase motors
* Drive forklifts and company vehicles
* Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
* Basic Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalency certificate
* 2+ years of maintenance technician experience
* 2+ years of experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and/or electrical repair
* PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
* 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
* 5+ years experience repairing, troubleshooting, and/or commissioning overhead crane equipment
* Experience installing, aligning and commissioning automated production cells in aerospace environment
* Experience accessing and modifying Siemens control logic or similar PLC architectures
* Experience in the application & operation of precision machine tools in aerospace manufacturing environment
* Experience with CAD and/or mechanical design
* Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment
* Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings
* Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills)
* Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
* Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards
* Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
* Analytic thinker that gets to the root of problems and comes up with permanent solutions to remedy issues