Solar Cell Quality Inspector — Precision & QA in Cleanroom

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections of solar cells at incoming, in-process, and final stages, and to conduct outgoing quality verification.

The role requires evaluating parameters like efficiency, Voc, Jsc, fill factor, thickness, and lifetime; working with metrology tools such as IV testers, PL, EL, AOI systems, and sheet resistance meters; and collaborating with production to improve yield while maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate required.
• 2+ years in quality inspections in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with solar cell, semiconductor, or precision electronics inspection preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Experience with statistical process control and quality documentation systems.
• Strong attention to detail; able to work in ISO-classified cleanrooms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections of solar cells at incoming, in-process, and final stages including checks for cracks, chips, edge quality, print defects, and layer uniformity.
• Operate and interpret results from metrology tools such as IV testers, PL, EL, AOI systems, and sheet resistance meters.
• Verify critical cell parameters including efficiency, Voc, Jsc, fill factor, thickness, and lifetime against targets.
• Perform final outgoing quality verification and packout inspections prior to shipment.
• Document inspection results, disposition nonconforming material, and support root cause analysis for quality issues.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to improve yield and reduce defects.
• Maintain inspection records and ensure compliance with quality standards in cleanroom environments.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and uphold 5S and safety requirements.

Skills

solar cell inspection

electrical testing

optical inspection

statistical process control

read technical specifications

ISO cleanroom

team collaboration

attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

IV testers (AM1.5/AM0)

Photoluminescence (PL)

Electroluminescence (EL)

AOI systems

Sheet resistance meters

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections of solar cells at incoming, in-process, and final stages, and to conduct outgoing quality verification.

The role requires evaluating parameters like efficiency, Voc, Jsc, fill factor, thickness, and lifetime; working with metrology tools such as IV testers, PL, EL, AOI systems, and sheet resistance meters; and collaborating with production to improve yield while maintaining