Manufacturing Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)
Core
Design, commission, and qualify production processes and equipment for high-efficiency solar cell manufacturing to power Starlink satellites and launch vehicles.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Solar Cell Factory)
Builds
High-efficiency solar cells for Starlink satellites and launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Solar Energy Manufacturing
Required skills
Process design and qualification, Production ramp management, Yield and OEE optimization, CAD design (Siemens NX, SolidWorks), Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, Root cause analysis (8D, FMEA), Statistical process control (SPC), Factory automation (Python, MATLAB, PLC), Cleanroom operations, Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Preferred skills
High-volume manufacturing experience (solar, semiconductor, automotive), Electronics manufacturing knowledge, Motion systems and robotics integration, Data analysis for bottleneck identification
Technologies
Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Python, MATLAB, PLC, SPC tools, Metrology equipment, Robotics systems
Responsibilities
Design and commission production processes from pilot to full-rate, Lead production ramp to hit volume and cost targets, Drive yield and uptime improvements, Lead prototype builds and engineering builds, Provide feedback to design teams for manufacturability, Manage work instructions and process documentation, Drive corrective actions and process improvements, Use data to identify bottlenecks and reduce scrap
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
