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Supply Chain Python (nice)

What this posting asks for

Level: Senior — The title says "Sr".

Main responsibilities

• Analyze data center hardware and processes from a first principles, physics-based approach with focus on data center hardware domain.
• Ability to own complex rack-level solutions, system-level design decisions across mechanical, electrical, power, thermal, networking, and software integratio…
• Lead the integration of Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) principles into data center strategy and architecture, ensuring resilient, high-p…
• Experience in rack-level solution design and integration, switch/server experience, including compute (CPU-GPU), storage, or networking hardware integration.
• Provide deep technical guidance on rack infrastructure including power distribution units (PDUs), cooling systems, airflow design, and high-density compute i…
• Apply reliability methods and thermal engineering, mechanical engineering and electronics to design accelerated test plans for design validation, burn-in tes…
• Facilitate and lead design FMEA sessions to assess hardware risks, determine validation test plans and drive reliable design choices.
• Develop hardware qualification criteria, collaborate on functional and reliability requirements, and drive system-level optimization for high-volume installa…
• Direct the supplier process modifications while ultimately responsible for approving first article inspection (FAI) reports, and Production Part Approval Pro…
• Collaborate with design, materials, and infrastructure engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of hardware components and drive root cause corrective action …

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “You will work in close coordination with internal engineering and manufacturing departments as well as directly with suppliers to execute effective, creative…” · “Ability to own complex rack-level solutions, system-level design decisions across mechanical, electrical, power, thermal, networking, and software integratio…” · “Lead the integration of Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) principles into data center strategy and architecture, ensuring resilient, high-p…”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production of data centers.” · “Develop hardware qualification criteria, collaborate on functional and reliability requirements, and drive system-level optimization for high-volume installa…” · “Collaborate with design, materials, and infrastructure engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of hardware components and drive root cause corrective action …”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, DATA CENTER (STARLINK) - MEMPHIS” · “We are looking for talented, creative, and driven data center engineers to develop, drive, and maintain suppliers, from initial concept development to full s…” · “This is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production of data centers.”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “SpaceX is on mission to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.” · “Apply reliability methods and thermal engineering, mechanical engineering and electronics to design accelerated test plans for design validation, burn-in tes…” · “Support the procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and…”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines” · “Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable acco…”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Problem solving Supporting
  In the posting: “Collaborate with design, materials, and infrastructure engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of hardware components and drive root cause corrective action …”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Ownership and accountability Supporting
  In the posting: “Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, proactivity, technical excellence, creativity, self-direction, and courage.”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Stakeholder management Supporting
  In the posting: “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, ge…”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.

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