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Facilities Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Process Engineering
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Bastrop, TXFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Facilities Engineer to oversee maintenance, performance, and continuous improvement of facility systems (power, ultrapure water, exhaust, bulk gases) supporting high-volume solar cell manufacturing for SpaceX Starlink.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the maintenance, performance, and continuous improvement of facility systems including power distribution, ultrapure water, exhaust systems (acidic, caustic, harmful gas, VOC, and general heat), bulk gases, chilled water, and process cooling systems that support high-volume solar cell manufacturing
  • Collaborate with engineers, technicians, production teams, and leadership to maintain systems in peak operating condition and develop detailed work instructions for preventative maintenance to ensure zero unplanned interruptions
  • Monitor and optimize utility systems supporting wet chemistry texturing, PECVD, PVD, metallization, and cleaning processes
  • Perform failure assessments, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for facility systems
  • Ensure work and materials comply with manufacturer specifications, industry standards, and all applicable safety, environmental, and building regulations
  • Read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, OEM manuals, and construction drawings for assembly, repair, and optimization
  • Present equipment and system performance statuses to internal customers and leadership
  • Track and resolve electronic work tickets, manage priorities with minimal guidance, and take on additional responsibilities as needed
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for reliability, uptime, yield, and cost in a high-volume production environment
  • Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other equipment as required

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or related engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience in facilities engineering or sustaining engineering for a manufacturing environment (internship experience is applicable)

Skills

Required:Engineering fundamentalsP&IDs and technical drawings
Nice to have:Preventive maintenanceRoot cause analysisSafety and regulatory compliance
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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