Quality Inspector, Solar Cells (Starlink)
Core
Conduct visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections of solar cells at various production stages and perform final outgoing quality verification for orbital AI data center infrastructure.
Role type
Quality Inspector (Solar Cells)
Builds
High-efficiency solar cells for Starlink orbital AI platforms
Domain
Aerospace / Solar Energy Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Visual inspection, mechanical inspection, electrical testing, metrology tool operation, defect classification, statistical process control, cleanroom compliance, root cause analysis support, process improvement identification
Preferred skills
Solar cell inspection experience, semiconductor inspection experience, optical inspection familiarity, electrical testing familiarity, materials characterization familiarity, technical drawing interpretation, ISO-classified cleanroom work experience
Technologies
IV testers (AM1.5/AM0), photoluminescence (PL), electroluminescence (EL), AOI systems, sheet resistance meters
Responsibilities
Conduct visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections of solar cells at incoming, in-process, and final stages; Operate and interpret results from metrology tools; Verify critical cell parameters including efficiency, Voc, Jsc, fill factor, thickness, and lifetime; Perform final outgoing quality verification and packout inspections; Document inspection results and disposition nonconforming material; Work closely with production and engineering teams to improve yield; Maintain inspection records and ensure compliance with quality standards in cleanroom environments
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
