Equipment Engineering Manager - Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)
Core
Lead the development, installation, qualification, and sustainment of advanced manufacturing equipment for next-generation solar cell production lines to enable high-volume, high-efficiency manufacturing.
Role type
Senior IC Equipment Engineering Manager (Solar Cell Manufacturing)
Builds
Next-generation solar cell production lines supporting SpaceX's energy goals
Domain
Renewable Energy / Semiconductor Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Equipment lifecycle management, root-cause analysis, team leadership, cleanroom protocols, vendor partnership, NPI support, data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
Silicon solar cell manufacturing, semiconductor equipment (PECVD, PVD, ALD, etch, CMP), machine design, statistical process control, equipment automation (SECS/GEM, PLCs, SCADA)
Technologies
PECVD, PVD, ALD, etch, CMP, SECS/GEM, PLCs, SCADA
Responsibilities
Grow and mentor a team of equipment engineers; Own equipment lifecycle from installation to high-volume production; Drive root-cause analysis for downtime and yield excursions; Collaborate on equipment specifications and capacity roadmaps; Develop roadmaps to improve throughput and reduce cost per watt; Establish safety and change control processes; Partner with vendors to qualify new equipment; Track and report key performance metrics; Support new product introduction activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership