Machine Maintenance Specialist, Solar Cells (starlink)

SpaceX

Bastrop, TX, United States
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
4+ years industrial machine maintenance experience
3+ years high-volume manufacturing equipment maintenance
Root cause analysis on vacuum and chemical systems
SpaceX is seeking a Machine Maintenance Specialist for their solar cell production facility in Bastrop, TX. The role requires advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of complex manufacturing equipment, contributing to SpaceX's mission of enabling AI data centers in orbit

Job Summary

  • SpaceX is building one of the largest solar cell manufacturing facilities in the world to support orbital AI data centers.
  • The role requires providing advanced troubleshooting and repair support for complex solar cell production tools to maintain over 95% equipment availability.
  • Candidates must be available for specific AWS shifts (Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday) and possess the ability to work in industrial environments with hazardous chemicals.

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SpaceX is seeking a Machine Maintenance Specialist for their solar cell production facility in Bastrop, TX. The role requires advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of complex manufacturing equipment, contributing to SpaceX's mission of enabling AI data centers in orbit.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years industrial machine maintenance experience
  • 3+ years high-volume manufacturing equipment maintenance
  • Root cause analysis on vacuum and chemical systems
  • Preventative and predictive maintenance execution
  • Cleanroom standards and safety protocol adherence

Nice-to-have

  • Semiconductor or solar equipment maintenance background
  • PLC logic and HMI troubleshooting proficiency
  • Lean TPM Six Sigma methodology familiarity
  • CMMS data analytics for reliability optimization
  • Pyrophoric gas handling experience

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • US citizenship or eligible work authorization per ITAR
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds and stand 6 hours
  • International travel capability up to 20%

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship, lawful permanent resident status, refugee, asylee, or eligible authorizations

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