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Equipment Maintenance Technician, Silicon Assembly (Starlink)

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2033 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

As an Equipment Maintenance Technician for the Silicon Assembly team at SpaceX, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of production equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing. Your role will involve performing preventative and unplanned maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and collaborating with various teams to enhance equipment reliability. This position requires hands-on work in a cleanroom environment and a commitment to supporting Starlink's mission of providing global internet connectivity.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

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

Nice to have

  • Degree in electronics technology, mechanical engineering, or related field
  • 6+ years of direct experience in semiconductor photolithography operations within a fab environment
  • 6+ years as a field service engineer responsible for installing and commissioning equipment
  • 6+ years experience in deposition for wafer or advanced packaging CVD/PVD/ALD or epitaxy
  • 6+ years experience with high plasma, reactive ion etch (RIE), or ion implantation

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Fast-paced cleanroom environment may be demanding
  • Requires ability to work all shifts and overtime/weekends as needed
  • Physical demands include standing for long periods and lifting up to 25lbs unassisted

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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