Solar PV Supplier Development Engineer, High-Volume

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is looking for a Supplier Development Engineer in Wisconsin to enhance the photovoltaic supply chain for Starlink's solar cells. The role involves end-to-end supplier management, engineering processes, and ensuring high-volume manufacturing quality. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and at least one year of experience in solar manufacturing, demonstrating technical expertise in advanced solar cell technologies. This position is pivotal for maintaining quality and efficiency as the solar business grows rapidly.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in solar photovoltaic manufacturing or supplier development.
• Strong technical background in solar cell fabrication processes.
• Experience with setting up solar cell manufacturing lines.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier development for solar cells and polysilicon supply chains.
• Engage suppliers early in selection and process engineering.
• Lead assessment of solar cell fabrication processes and capabilities.

Skills

Solar cell fabrication

Supplier development

Process engineering

Manufacturing capability assessment

Lean methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or other engineering discipline

Tools

Minitab

Statistical tools

Job description

SpaceX is looking for a Supplier Development Engineer in Wisconsin to enhance the photovoltaic supply chain for Starlink's solar cells. The role involves end-to-end supplier management, engineering processes, and ensuring high-volume manufacturing quality. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and at least one year of experience in solar manufacturing, demonstrating technical expertise in advanced solar cell technologies. This position is pivotal for maintaining quality and efficiency as the solar business grows rapidly.