Manufacturing Specialist, Solar (Starlink)
Core
Lead continuous Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement for the Starlink Solar Factory production line.
Role type
Manufacturing Specialist (Solar Hardware)
Builds
Starlink satellite solar panels and associated hardware
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing / Solar Energy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
OEE improvement, front-line troubleshooting (HMIs, VMs, Robots, PLCs), root-cause analysis, assembly fixture design, preventative maintenance scheduling, 5S principles, schematic reading (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic), PLC & HMI programming (Ladder Logic/Structured Text), OEM supplier troubleshooting, mechanical system fault finding
Preferred skills
Design of experiments, statistical process control, process qualification, cross-functional collaboration, hands-on mechanical troubleshooting, solar stinger machine functionality knowledge
Technologies
HMIs, VMs, Robots, PLCs, Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Demonstrate ownership of production outcome via equipment OEE, troubleshoot production systems, support equipment bring-up and configuration, develop permanent resolutions for equipment failures, design assembly fixtures and tooling, develop training plans and standard work instructions, implement preventative maintenance schedules, organize workspaces using 5S principles
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry to mid-level