Supplier Development Engineer, Photovoltaics (Starlink)
Core
Drive end-to-end supplier development and manufacturing bring-up for the photovoltaic supply chain to enable high-volume Starlink User Terminal module production.
Role type
Supplier Development Engineer (Photovoltaics)
Builds
High-volume photovoltaic modules for Starlink User Terminals
Domain
Aerospace / Photovoltaics / Crystalline Silicon Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
solar cell fabrication processes, polysilicon refining, ingot crystallization, wafer slicing, texturing, diffusion, passivation, metallization, cell testing, NPI, PPAP, FAI, qualification campaigns, supplier capability assessment, yield improvement, high-volume production scaling, root cause analysis, statistical tools, IEC/UL standards
Preferred skills
advanced high-efficiency cell technologies (TOPCon, HJT, PERC, IBC), production part approval process, advanced product quality planning, design failure mode and effects analysis, process failure mode and effects analysis, manufacturing capability assessment, Six Sigma, DOE
Technologies
Minitab, DOE, Six Sigma
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end supplier development and manufacturing bring-up for the photovoltaic supply chain; Engage early with suppliers on selection, equipment selection, and process engineering; Lead the bring-up of solar cell manufacturing lines; Assess supplier manufacturing capabilities; Lead new product introduction activities and qualification campaigns; Develop and execute robust qualification plans; Implement AI solutions for process control and yield optimization; Create and standardize qualification protocols; Drive supplier performance improvement through Lean methodologies; Perform reactive quality engineering support; Monitor field performance and feed lessons learned back to engineering teams; Partner with design, process, test, and production teams
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC