Lead Fluids Engineer, Solar Cell Manufacturing

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Sr. Fluids Systems Engineer for the Solar Cell Factory. You will design, build, and optimize fluid systems for delivery of gases and chemicals in solar cell fabrication, ensuring safe handling of hazardous materials in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

You will own cradle-to-grave projects, develop modular scalable systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve delivery rates and process purity in a fast-paced, innovative setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 5+ years fluids systems design experience.
• Experience with hazardous materials handling and safety standards.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3, SEMI S2/S8 and cleanroom HVAC integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and activate fluid systems for gas, chemical, and exhaust delivery.
• Own cradle-to-grave projects from requirements to commissioning.
• Design modular systems for scalable solar production facilities.
• Perform P&ID development, sizing, and thermo-fluid analysis.
• Conduct safety assessments (FMEAs/HAZOPs) and ensure compliant designs.
• Develop data acquisition and control systems for fluid facilities.
• Collaborate with process engineers to optimize delivery rates and purity.

Skills

Fluids systems design

P&ID development

Thermal & fluid analysis

Data acquisition & control

Hazard assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Process safety management

Troubleshooting & commissioning

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

Pipe-Flo

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

SpaceX is hiring a Sr. Fluids Systems Engineer for the Solar Cell Factory. You will design, build, and optimize fluid systems for delivery of gases and chemicals in solar cell fabrication, ensuring safe handling of hazardous materials in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

You will own cradle-to-grave projects, develop modular scalable systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve delivery rates and process purity in a fast-paced, innovative setting.