SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Sr. Solar Cell Process Engineer (Starlink)
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Bastrop, Texas, United States, 78602
Sr. Solar Cell Process Engineer (Starlink)
Bastrop, TX
Overview 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.
Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to those who need it most. We design, build, and launch the world's largest and most advanced satellite constellation that is capable of delivering high-speed internet to even the most remote locations. And while our hardware and network are incredibly advanced, we keep the end-user experience impressively simple - our customers have internet within 10 minutes of unboxing.
Responsibilities
Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining new and/or improved manufacturing processes, equipment, technologies, and facilities
Analyze production processes and machinery from a first principles, physics-based approach
Develop experiments to diagnose and correct manufacturing problems, utilizing robust DOE and statistical methodologies
Optimize process conditions and materials to improve the optical and electrical quality of solar cells
Perform defect characterization and analysis to determine root cause and develop action plans to improve yields
Develop project plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis for implementation of new processes or machines
Own and perform machine activation and testing with a small team of engineers and technicians
Prepare detailed content for technical design reviews and demonstrate extreme ownership of the production outcome of the Starlink solar factory across yield, uptime, and cost
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in chemical engineering design, analysis, and/or system implementation
Preferred Skills and Experience
Master’s degree or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, or related technical discipline
Hands-on experience working with complex fluid or mechanical based production systems in a professional setting
Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling to high volume as part of a cross-functional team
Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Experience with solar cell manufacturing equipment, such as wet chemical processing equipment, PE-CVD equipment, PVD machines, metallization and final test equipment, and wafer inspection equipment. Experience in evaporation tools and ALD tools are a plus
Experience or expertise with perovskite solar cells or perovskite tandem solar cells
Experience with micro-structure analysis tools (SEM, TEM, EDX, SIMS, etc.) and optical/electrical characterization tools (UV-VIS, I-V, Resistance, etc.)
Additional Requirements
Ability to travel frequently for work, potentially for extended periods of time during machine buyoffs and startup
Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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Overview 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.
Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to those who need it most. We design, build, and launch the world's largest and most advanced satellite constellation that is capable of delivering high-speed internet to even the most remote locations. And while our hardware and network are incredibly advanced, we keep the end-user experience impressively simple - our customers have internet within 10 minutes of unboxing.
Responsibilities
Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining new and/or improved manufacturing processes, equipment, technologies, and facilities
Analyze production processes and machinery from a first principles, physics-based approach
Develop experiments to diagnose and correct manufacturing problems, utilizing robust DOE and statistical methodologies
Optimize process conditions and materials to improve the optical and electrical quality of solar cells
Perform defect characterization and analysis to determine root cause and develop action plans to improve yields
Develop project plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis for implementation of new processes or machines
Own and perform machine activation and testing with a small team of engineers and technicians
Prepare detailed content for technical design reviews and demonstrate extreme ownership of the production outcome of the Starlink solar factory across yield, uptime, and cost
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in chemical engineering design, analysis, and/or system implementation
Preferred Skills and Experience
Master’s degree or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, or related technical discipline
Hands-on experience working with complex fluid or mechanical based production systems in a professional setting
Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling to high volume as part of a cross-functional team
Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Experience with solar cell manufacturing equipment, such as wet chemical processing equipment, PE-CVD equipment, PVD machines, metallization and final test equipment, and wafer inspection equipment. Experience in evaporation tools and ALD tools are a plus
Experience or expertise with perovskite solar cells or perovskite tandem solar cells
Experience with micro-structure analysis tools (SEM, TEM, EDX, SIMS, etc.) and optical/electrical characterization tools (UV-VIS, I-V, Resistance, etc.)
Additional Requirements
Ability to travel frequently for work, potentially for extended periods of time during machine buyoffs and startup
Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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