Equipment Reliability Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis)

About the role

Akoustis is now operating as 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 work helps further the impact that Starlink is already making on millions of users around the world, while allowing us to broaden that reach dramatically and continue connecting the unconnected here on earth.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal project teams, consulting engineers, and contractors through the full mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and maintenance process to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Provide technical engineering support to ensure all construction and maintenance work complies with codes, standards, and specifications
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for HVAC, electrical, cranes, and facility systems to maintain high uptime and reliability
• Manage the capital expenditure process, including reviews, approvals, and execution of site projects to meet technical requirements, budgets, and deadlines
• Support onboarding and commissioning of new equipment while implementing reliability programs to reduce downtime before equipment enters production
• Responsible for achieving equipment uptime and target metrics by identifying and implementing continuous improvement actions
• Respond to facility emergencies and maintain readiness procedures to protect operations from environmental threats

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or another engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience in the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, or reliability improvement of either facility mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems or semiconductor manufacturing equipment

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Direct work experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment and facility systems
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar engineering design software
• Experience in conceptual design and budgeting for capital projects
• Experience managing contracts for large capital projects
• Experience leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) processes for aerospace or heavy industrial projects
• Experience with electrical and power distribution systems
• Knowledge of HVAC operation and design principles, including refrigeration, chillers, boilers, and air handling equipment
• Experience with plumbing systems, including domestic water, wastewater, venting, and storm systems
• Experience with critical power infrastructure, including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches
• Experience developing and implementing process or design solutions with minimal impact to operations
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code, ASHRAE, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and International Building Code

Additional Requirements

• Provide 24/7 on-call support of all critical activities and emergency situations.
• Ability to stand, crawl, stoop, and push or lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones
• This position will sit 100% onsite in our Canandaigua, NY facility. Remote work not considered
• Aptitude to work as part of a team and independently

Pay range

Equipment Reliability Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year:

Equipment Reliability/Level II: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00/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 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.

Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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.