Starlink Development Lead, Solar Ingot & Wafer
Core
Lead factory acceptance tests, process development, trials, and production launch for silicon ingot growth and wafering to support Starlink satellite manufacturing.
Role type
Senior manufacturing process development lead (semiconductor/solar)
Builds
Silicon ingots and wafers for low Earth orbit satellites
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Photovoltaics
Required skills
Czochralski ingot growth, wafering (wire saw), process development, DOE, yield management, root cause analysis, change control (ECOs), MES/QMS, equipment coordination, EHS compliance
Preferred skills
Semiconductor or PV wafer fabrication line experience, silicon specifications (resistivity, lifetime, TTV, warp), CAD, process mapping
Technologies
Multi-wire saws, ingot pullers, metrology tools, MES, QMS
Responsibilities
Plan and run development trials on ingot pullers, crop/square, and multi-wire saws; Define process windows and track KPIs (yield, kerf, downtime); Coordinate tool time, materials, and consumables with production and supply chain; Lead pilot-to-production transfer and operator training; Enforce EHS requirements for high-temperature and chemical handling.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC