Sr. Fluid Systems Engineer, Solar Cell Factory
Core
Design, build, and optimize fluid systems for the delivery of critical gases and chemicals in high-volume solar cell fabrication for space applications.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical/chemical systems engineer
Builds
Modular fluid systems (tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, gas panels, scrubbers) for solar cell manufacturing facilities
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Semiconductor-like cleanroom environments
Required skills
P&ID development, equipment sizing, fluid and thermal analysis, system-level CONOP development, structural analysis, materials selection, FMEA/HAZOP safety assessments, regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, ASME, NFPA, SEMI), data acquisition system design, lean manufacturing
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering, experience with hazardous chemicals (HF, silane, phosphine), cleanroom HVAC integration, air separation units (ASUs), fluid dynamics software (ANSYS Fluent, Pipe-Flo), CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), process safety management certifications (CSP, Six Sigma)
Technologies
ANSYS Fluent, Pipe-Flo, AutoCAD, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Design and activate fluid systems for gas and chemical distribution; perform safety/hazard assessments; collaborate with process engineers to optimize delivery rates and fluid recovery; support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting; track system performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC