Sr. Pvd Process Engineer, Solar Cells (starlink)

SpaceX

Bastrop, TX, United States
On-site
Pvd sputtering process optimization
Thin-film deposition for solar cells
Process development for new toolsets
Spearhead state of the art production processes for an internal solar cell production line, providing high efficiency and high-quality solar cells for Starlink satellites and for Starship missions to the Moon and Mars

Job Summary

  • Spearhead state of the art production processes for an internal solar cell production line, providing high efficiency and high-quality solar cells for Starlink satellites and for Starship missions to the Moon and Mars.
  • Own the development, optimization, and scaling of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes critical for depositing transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layers, such as ITO, and other thin films essential to high-efficiency SHJ cell performance.
  • Develop project plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis for implementation of new processes or machines and own machine activation and testing with a small team.

Matching Summary

Spearhead state of the art production processes for an internal solar cell production line, providing high efficiency and high-quality solar cells for Starlink satellites and for Starship missions to the Moon and Mars.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PVD sputtering process optimization
  • Thin-film deposition for solar cells
  • Process development for new toolsets
  • Defect characterization and root cause analysis
  • Cleanroom environment experience

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for sustainable energy
  • Strong communication skills
  • Data analysis and scripting proficiency
  • Experience with perovskite solar cells

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
  • 5+ years chemical engineering experience
  • Master's or Ph.D. in STEM discipline
  • 7+ years PVD process engineering experience
  • Proven track record scaling PVD processes
  • Experience transitioning products to manufacturing

Work Rights

US citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

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