Senior Solar Cell Manufacturing Engineer – High-Volume Space Production

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer for the Solar Cell Factory (Starlink) to own production processes and equipment from pilot builds to full-rate manufacturing. You will drive line efficiency, yield, and cost targets and serve as the link between engineering development and the factory floor.

The role emphasizes ownership of production ramp, feedback to design teams, and collaboration with equipment, supply chain, and quality teams to stabilize processes and meet program milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years designing, building, manufacturing, or testing hardware (internship acceptable).
• Experience with high-volume or medium-volume manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, commission, and qualify production processes and equipment for solar cell manufacturing, from pilot builds through full-rate production.
• Lead the production ramp by resolving multi-disciplinary issues to hit volume, yield, and cost targets.
• Drive yield, uptime, and rate improvements to hit program targets (OEE).
• Lead prototype and engineering builds with milestones for production development.
• Provide feedback to design and process teams to improve manufacturability and robustness.

Skills

CAD software

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

PLC programming

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer for the Solar Cell Factory (Starlink) to own production processes and equipment from pilot builds to full-rate manufacturing. You will drive line efficiency, yield, and cost targets and serve as the link between engineering development and the factory floor.

The role emphasizes ownership of production ramp, feedback to design teams, and collaboration with equipment, supply chain, and quality teams to stabilize processes and meet program milestones.