Lead Water Treatment Engineer – Solar Cell Manufacturing

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Principal Water Treatment Engineer for the Starlink manufacturing program. This role involves ensuring optimal operations of ultrapure process water plants supporting manufacturing lines. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have over 10 years of relevant experience.

The successful applicant will lead system designs and engage with various teams across the organization, ensuring high standards of quality and safety are met. This position offers the chance to significantly contribute to SpaceX's mission of making life multi-planetary.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or with fluids/mechanical/electromechanical design and analysis.
• 12+ years hands-on project experience in wastewater treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and productionize mechanical and fluid systems that meet SpaceX and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve operational procedures, methods, and process equipment.
• Champion continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical and fluid systems design

Data analysis and interpretation

Continuous improvement project management

Partnership and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or science

Tools

2D and 3D CAD

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Principal Water Treatment Engineer for the Starlink manufacturing program. This role involves ensuring optimal operations of ultrapure process water plants supporting manufacturing lines. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have over 10 years of relevant experience.

The successful applicant will lead system designs and engage with various teams across the organization, ensuring high standards of quality and safety are met. This position offers the chance to significantly contribute to SpaceX's mission of making life multi-planetary.