Sr. Facilities Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)Active

The opportunity

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

What you'll do

  • Oversee the maintenance, performance, and continuous improvement of facility: systems including power distribution, ultrapure water, exhaust systems (acidic, caustic, harmful gas, VOC, and general heat), bulk gases, chilled water, and process cooling systems that support high-volume solar cell manufacturing

  • Collaborate with engineers, technicians, production teams, and leadership to: maintain systems in peak operating condition and develop detailed work instructions for preventative maintenance to ensure zero unplanned interruptions

  • Monitor and optimize utility systems supporting wet chemistry texturing,: PECVD, PVD, metallization, and cleaning processes

  • Perform failure assessments, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for facility systems

  • Ensure work and materials comply with manufacturer specifications, industry: standards, and all applicable safety, environmental, and building regulations

  • Read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, OEM manuals, and construction drawings: for assembly, repair, and optimization

What they're looking for

  • Present equipment and system performance statuses to internal customers and leadership
  • Track and resolve electronic work tickets, manage priorities with minimal: guidance, and take on additional responsibilities as needed
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for reliability, uptime, yield, and: cost in a high-volume production environment
  • Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other equipment as required