Fluids Systems Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, and optimize fluid systems for the delivery of critical gases and chemicals in high-volume solar cell fabrication for space applications.
Role type
Fluids Systems Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Modular fluid systems (tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, gas panels, valves, scrubbers) for solar cell production facilities.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Solar cell fabrication / Semiconductor-like environments
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
P&ID development, equipment sizing, fluid and thermal analysis, system-level CONOP development, structural analysis, materials and component selection, safety/hazard assessments (FMEAs, HAZOPs), data acquisition and control system design, regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, ASME, NFPA, SEMI), continuous improvement (lean manufacturing)
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering, experience with gases or hazardous chemicals in manufacturing/semiconductor industries, experience in photovoltaic/thin-film deposition, knowledge of pyrophoric/toxic gas handling, cleanroom HVAC integration, air separation units (ASUs), process safety management, fluid dynamics software (ANSYS Fluent, Pipe-Flo), CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
Technologies
ANSYS Fluent, Pipe-Flo, AutoCAD, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Design and activate fluid systems for gas/chemical distribution and exhaust; own cradle-to-grave projects from requirement definition to commissioning; design modular systems for scale manufacturing; perform safety assessments and ensure regulatory compliance; deploy data acquisition/control systems; collaborate on process integration and optimization; support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting; track performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC