Sr. Silicon Packaging Process Engineer, Silicon Technology (Starlink)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own packaging assembly processes from concept to mass production including equipment and material selection for wafer-level and chip-level systems
• Develop new technologies and establish baselines for assembly and packaging including wafer grinding, wafer dicing, lithography, lamination, plating, etching, SMT, flip chip, bonding, molding, underfill, dispense, sputter, lid attach, and solder ball attach
• Bring-up for new product introduction (NPI) and new technology introduction (NTI) for assembly packaging lines
• Own packaging prototypes, product development and release to production
• Select equipment and material to meet quality, reliability, cost, yield, and production targets
• Interface with equipment and material suppliers including continuous improvement plans, cost reduction, and productivity improvements
• Cross-functional interface with IC design, materials, thermal, systems, and production teams
• Implement advanced packaging solutions into SpaceX next generation products
• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, or other applied engineering discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in semiconductor assembly and packaging
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Advanced technical degree
• 7+ years industry experience with microelectronics packaging development
• Packaging familiarity with flip-chip, BGA, fcCSP, WLCSP, fan out FO processes, system-in-package SiP, multi-chip modules MCM, panel level packaging, heterogenous and chiplet integration
• Hands-on packaging, PCB, PCBA, or SMT assembly experience
• OSAT (outsource semiconductor assembly and test) experience a plus
• 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.
• 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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.