Senior Materials Engineer – Solar Cell Manufacturing

SpaceX

Town of Texas (WI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SpaceX in Wisconsin is seeking a Sr. Materials Engineer to own consumables for ingot, wafer, and solar cell manufacturing, setting material requirements and qualification standards to enable high-volume production.

You will work across metals, polymers, crystals, and coatings, solving tough materials and supply-chain challenges with first-principles thinking. The role demands deep materials knowledge, experience with supplier qualification and qualification programs, cross-functional

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, or a STEM field.
5+ years in materials engineering, selection, or supplier qualification.
Experience with materials characterization and manufacturing processes.
Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Own strategy for consumable materials across ingot, wafer, and manufacturing lines.
Lead cross-functional sourcing, qualification, and dual-sourcing efforts.
Define material requirements, specs, and acceptance criteria.
Architect and execute material qualification programs.
Lead root cause investigations using first principles.
Apply materials fundamentals to improve yield and cost.
Mentor peers on materials problem solving.
Communicate status and strategic recommendations to leadership.
Champion safety, quality, and ownership in materials activities.