Industrial Maintenance Technician (Starlink) - 2nd Shift - Level 4/5
Woodinville, WA · 3+ years experience · Posted Oct 19, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 3+ years experience
- Location
- Woodinville, WA
About the role
- The Industrial Maintenance Technician at SpaceX works in a fast-paced environment overseeing the installation and maintenance of heavy industrial equipment.
- This role is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and mechanical equipment to support the production of Starlink.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret engineering blueprints and work instructions
- Install new production support equipment, ground support equipment, and/or launch support equipment
- Maintain and install all electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Inspect and assess functionality of critical facility systems (cranes, elevators, compressed air, and overhead doors)
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical breakdowns of overhead cranes, overhead doors, and air compressors
- Adjust mechanical parts using hand and machine tools
- Fabricate parts for repairs and machine upgrades
- Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks
- Source replacement parts and liaison with vendors
- Communicate and schedule production impacts with the production team
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of professional experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, mechanical, fluid, or control systems
Preferred qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance
- 5+ years of experience troubleshooting electrical controls systems (Building automation, machinery, production automation)
- 3+ years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLC’s, VFD’s and similar components
- 3+ years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining compressed air systems and equipment (non-reciprocating Air compressors)
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations
- Basic computer and report-writing skills
Benefits
- Company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
Workplace
- Ability to travel as necessary to support organizational needs
Skills
- PLC
- VFD
- HVAC
- Machining
- Welding
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
