Sr. Equipment Reliability Engineer, Solar Cells (starlink)
SpaceX
Bastrop, TX, United States
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
5+ years engineering experience in manufacturing
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
Root cause analysis and corrective action planning
SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Equipment Reliability Engineer for its solar cell manufacturing facility in Bastrop, TX, to enhance asset reliability and uptime for advanced production equipment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing and reliability engineering, with a focus on high-volume automation processes
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 position involves leading troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, fluid, pneumatic, and robotic failures while managing spares optimization and maintenance plans.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Equipment Reliability Engineer for its solar cell manufacturing facility in Bastrop, TX, to enhance asset reliability and uptime for advanced production equipment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing and reliability engineering, with a focus on high-volume automation processes.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years engineering experience in manufacturing
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
Root cause analysis and corrective action planning
Experience with PECVD, sputtering, and vacuum systems
Proficiency in CMMS tools like Maximo or SAP
Nice-to-have
Advanced degrees in engineering with reliability focus
Lean Six Sigma and TPM methodologies
Cleanroom protocols and hazardous chemical handling
Experience scaling programs in high-growth environments
CRE/CMRP certification
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline
5+ years experience in manufacturing or reliability
U.S. citizenship or eligible work authorization status
Work Rights
Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee