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 (Solar Cell Factory)
Builds
High-efficiency solar cell manufacturing equipment and material handling systems for space applications
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Solar energy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical design, CAD, FEA, automation programming, FMEA, reliability modeling, stress testing, equipment selection, uptime optimization
Preferred skills
Master's degree, complex mechanical systems ownership, GD&T, structural analysis, manufacturing process design, industrial sensor integration
Technologies
NX, CAD, FEA software, automation programming tools
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 stress testing; Design production lines including robot end effectors and control systems; Monitor equipment uptime and implement preventive maintenance; Evaluate and oversee installation of vendor-supplied process equipment
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC