Equipment Reliability Engineer, Solar Cells (starlink)

SpaceX

Bastrop, TX, United States
On-site
Bachelor's degree in engineering or stem discipline
1+ years experience in manufacturing or reliability
Root cause analysis and corrective action planning
SpaceX is seeking an Equipment Reliability Engineer for its solar cell manufacturing facility in Bastrop, TX. The role focuses on ensuring the reliability and efficiency of advanced production equipment crucial for the development of solar power systems for orbital AI data centers

Job Summary

  • SpaceX is building the next generation of space infrastructure to enable large-scale AI data centers in orbit requiring massive amounts of reliable solar power.
  • The primary goal of this role is to achieve maximum asset and system uptime greater than 95% on critical lines by minimizing production losses.
  • This high-impact role will help shape maintenance strategies from the ground up while enabling SpaceX's ambitious vision for AI data centers in space.

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SpaceX is seeking an Equipment Reliability Engineer for its solar cell manufacturing facility in Bastrop, TX. The role focuses on ensuring the reliability and efficiency of advanced production equipment crucial for the development of solar power systems for orbital AI data centers.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM discipline
  • 1+ years experience in manufacturing or reliability
  • Root cause analysis and corrective action planning
  • Maintenance strategy development and execution
  • Troubleshooting mechanical electrical and pneumatic failures

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with PECVD sputtering and vacuum systems
  • Proficiency in CMMS tools like Maximo or SAP
  • Familiarity with lean Six Sigma and TPM methodologies
  • Knowledge of cleanroom protocols and hazardous gas handling
  • Track record scaling programs in high-growth environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical electrical aerospace systems manufacturing engineering or STEM
  • 1+ years of experience in an engineering role in manufacturing integration reliability maintenance operations
  • Must be a US citizen national green card holder refugee asylee or eligible for authorizations

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship, permanent residency, refugee status, asylee status, or eligibility for required authorizations

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