Mechanical Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, and optimize mechanical and automation systems for solar cell manufacturing equipment and material movement mechanisms to support Starlink constellations.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer (Manufacturing Systems)
Builds
Solar cell manufacturing equipment and material handling mechanisms for space applications
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Solar energy production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CAD design, FEA analysis, mechanical system design, automation programming, FMEA, reliability modeling, stress testing, GD&T, structural analysis, equipment supplier evaluation, predictive maintenance
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, complex mechanical system project leadership, NX CAD proficiency, manufacturing process design, industrial sensor integration, motion system design
Technologies
NX, FEA software, data analytics tools, industrial sensors, motion systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, injection molders, die casters
Responsibilities
Own electronics manufacturing subsystems from conceptual design through high-volume production; Develop design criteria and drive system-level optimization; Test and iterate products via FMEA and reliability modeling; Design production lines including robot end effector and control system design; Monitor equipment uptime metrics and implement preventive maintenance; Evaluate and oversee installation of vendor-supplied process equipment