Lead Water Treatment Engineer, Solar Cell Manufacturing

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Principal Water Treatment Engineer to lead the construction and operation of a new ultrapure process water treatment facility. The engineer will ensure production efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards, serving as a key player in ensuring robust infrastructure for our solar cell manufacturing lines.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and over 10 years of experience in a manufacturing context, particularly with wastewater treatment. You will collaborate across teams while championing process improvements, making impactful contributions to the Starlink project.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 12+ years hands-on experience in wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and operation of ultrapure process water treatment facility.
• Design and implement mechanical and fluid systems.
• Maintain safe and effective plant operations.

Skills

Fluids/mechanical/electromechanical design and analysis

Wastewater treatment project experience

Lean manufacturing principles

Process PFDs and P&IDs understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or science

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Principal Water Treatment Engineer to lead the construction and operation of a new ultrapure process water treatment facility. The engineer will ensure production efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards, serving as a key player in ensuring robust infrastructure for our solar cell manufacturing lines.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and over 10 years of experience in a manufacturing context, particularly with wastewater treatment. You will collaborate across teams while championing process improvements, making impactful contributions to the Starlink project.