Senior PECVD Equipment Engineer – High-Volume Solar Cells

Spacex

United States

Remote

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. CVD Equipment Engineer for Starlink’s solar cell fabrication facility. You will own PECVD equipment, partner with process engineers, and drive uptime for high-volume production of silicon heterojunction solar cells used in Starlink satellites.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and continuous improvement in a demanding 24/7 environment. Responsibilities include leading maintenance programs, analyzing process data, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring equipment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
5+ years owning/maintaining CVD/PECVD equipment in high-volume manufacturing.
Experience handling hazardous chemicals and gases safely.

Responsibilities

Install, qualify, maintain, and improve high-throughput PECVD equipment for heterojunction silicon solar cell manufacturing.
Drive equipment reliability and uptime for large-volume production.
Run experiments and analyze data to improve capacity and reduce tool-to-tool variation.
Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and spare parts programs.
Lead RCA and corrective actions on equipment-related issues, including vacuum systems, RF generators, gas delivery, and temperature control.