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Materials R&D Technician - Level 4/5

SpaceX· Materials Engineering - Starlink Materials
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Bastrop, TXfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Materials R&D Technician focusing on silicon wafer fabrication for Starlink missions, responsible for equipment commissioning, process development, wafer characterization, and transferring stable processes to production.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with engineering to rapidly bring online state-of-the-art silicon wafer fab development lines that include wafer slicing, grinding, cleaning, degumming, and inspection stations.
  • Drive equipment commissioning, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Perform hands-on wafer processing tasks (ingot cropping, slicing, cleaning, degumming, surface conditioning) to produce low-defect, high-reliability wafers.
  • Execute DOEs to optimize silicon recycling procedures and minimize contamination of raw materials.
  • Test and evaluate supplier materials (slurries, wires, adhesives, wet process chemicals) through contamination analysis and performance checks.
  • Perform silicon wafer characterization; ensure associated lab equipment is maintained and calibrated.
  • Safely handle chemicals and adhere to all EHS protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Ensure 5S standards and cleanroom protocols are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized work area.
  • Participate in training exercises for production silicon wafer fabrication technicians, as needed.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent certification.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor wafer manufacturing, cleanroom operations, or high-tech production (photovoltaics or silicon processing).
  • 1+ years of experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, and/or hazardous chemicals safely.

Skills

Required:Silicon wafer fabricationEquipment commissioning and maintenanceDOE executionWafer characterization
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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