Facilities & Equipment Technician

Solestial, Inc.; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + equity

Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage

15 vacation days

Job summary

Solestial, Inc. is seeking a Facilities & Equipment Technician to support day-to-day operations and maintenance of our manufacturing facility. This role involves routine maintenance across electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems to ensure production reliability. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience, a strong troubleshooting ability, and familiarity with industrial safety practices.

Join us in powering the new space economy while benefiting from competitive salary, full medical coverage, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and equipment schematics.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards including lockout/tagout and PPE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform general facility maintenance and repairs across systems.
• Support facility infrastructure for manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot facility issues quickly to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Safety compliance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training in applicable field

Certificates for HVAC, electrical, or plumbing

Job description

The Company

Solestial, Inc. is the solar energy company for space. Solestial’s core technology is a breakthrough ultra‑thin silicon solar cell that can self‑cure radiation damage at normal operating temperatures in space, packaged in a flexible, lightweight panel designed to achieve minimum degradation for up to 10 years in LEO. Solestial panels can be mass‑produced using automated machines resulting in costs 90% lower than incumbent technologies, with virtually unlimited manufacturing capacity. From today’s satellite constellations and research projects to tomorrow’s utility‑scale energy infrastructure and service in space, Solestial is powering the new space economy.

The Role

As a Facilities & Equipment Technician at Solestial, you will support the day‑to‑day operation, maintenance, and improvement of our manufacturing facility and critical building infrastructure. This spans routine maintenance across electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems, as well as project‑level work including facility expansions and manufacturing equipment installations. The role is essential to maintaining a safe, reliable, and production‑ready environment in a fast‑moving manufacturing setting.

You will perform hands‑on maintenance and repairs across facility systems, support manufacturing equipment installation and relocation, and partner cross‑functionally to execute facility upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure improvements. This includes coordinating closely with contractors and vendors performing work on‑site — helping to schedule, oversee, and verify third‑party work is completed safely and to specification.

This role also requires frequent coordination with production, engineering, and EHS teams to ensure facility work is aligned with operational needs, safety requirements, and project timelines.

This is a role ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on manufacturing environment, can troubleshoot independently, and understands that facility uptime directly supports production success.

Your Mission

• Perform general facility maintenance and repairs across electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems
• Support facility infrastructure for manufacturing operations, including equipment installation, relocation, and utility connections
• Assist with equipment commissioning and decommissioning, including electrical tie‑ins, compressed air, exhaust/ventilation, and process utility connections
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on facility systems to identify and resolve issues before they impact operations
• Maintain facility systems including HVAC, lighting, electrical distribution, doors, building envelope, and general infrastructure
• Troubleshoot facility issues quickly and effectively to minimize downtime and disruption to manufacturing operations
• Coordinate and oversee contractors, vendors, and service providers performing on‑site work, ensuring quality and safety compliance
• Support facility buildouts, layout changes, and infrastructure improvements as production needs evolve
• Maintain organized maintenance records, work orders, and service logs
• Read and interpret basic blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to support facility projects and equipment installs
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements including lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, chemical handling, and hazardous waste procedures
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and EHS to support facility modifications, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational readiness

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• Vocational training or trade program preferred in an applicable field
• Certificates for HVAC, electrical, or plumbing preferred
• 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in facilities maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, semiconductor, or production environment
• Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems — you can diagnose and resolve common issues independently without waiting for a specialist
• Practical experience supporting manufacturing operations, including equipment installation, relocation, or infrastructure modifications on an active production floor
• Familiarity with industrial utilities such as compressed air, ventilation/exhaust, electrical distribution, and process utilities
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and practices, including LOTO (lockout/tagout), PPE compliance, and hazmat handling procedures
• Experience working safely around industrial equipment, chemicals, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment schematics, and work orders
• Ability to coordinate across contractors, vendors, and internal teams to execute facility work efficiently
• Ability to lift equipment/materials and work on your feet for extended periods
• Positive, team‑first attitude with the ability to shift priorities quickly as facility and production needs evolve
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced startup environment where priorities shift and facility needs evolve quickly

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary + equity – we want you to grow with us
• Generous, high‑quality medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one of employment
• 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 paid holidays annually – with an extended holiday break at year’s end
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4% of salary
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability and employer‑sponsored life insurance
• Your impact will extend beyond our labs – supporting production of solar technology that literally goes to space