Senior Facilities Engineer — Solar Cell Fab (High-Impact)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Bastrop, TX seeks a Sr. Facilities Engineer for its new solar cell factory. This role involves overseeing maintenance and improving facility systems vital for high-volume manufacturing. Ideal candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and over 5 years of experience in facilities engineering. Strong collaboration and troubleshooting skills are essential. The position offers opportunities to shape the organization while contributing to SpaceX’s mission for AI data centers in space.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in facilities engineering or sustaining engineering for a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with cleanroom facility systems, ultrapure water, and exhaust abatement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and performance of facility systems including power distribution and ultrapure water.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to maintain systems in peak operating condition.
• Monitor and optimize utility systems supporting high-volume manufacturing.

Skills

Facilities engineering

Continuous improvement

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Reading P&IDs and schematics

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical or related engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Bastrop, TX seeks a Sr. Facilities Engineer for its new solar cell factory. This role involves overseeing maintenance and improving facility systems vital for high-volume manufacturing. Ideal candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and over 5 years of experience in facilities engineering. Strong collaboration and troubleshooting skills are essential. The position offers opportunities to shape the organization while contributing to SpaceX’s mission for AI data centers in space.