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Machine Maintenance Technician, Solar Cells (Starlink) - Day Shift

SpaceX· AI Satellite Solar Production
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Bastrop, TXfull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Maintenance technician for solar cell production equipment at SpaceX Starlink facility, focusing on preventive maintenance, repairs, and basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime in high-volume solar cell manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, repairs, and basic troubleshooting on solar cell production equipment including laser cutters, texturing lines, PECVD tools, PVD systems, screen printers, and IV testers to minimize downtime
  • Execute disassembly, inspection, cleaning, reassembly, and testing of production machinery supporting texturing, deposition, metallization, and testing processes
  • Collaborate with engineers and production teams to maintain equipment in peak operating condition and develop detailed work instructions
  • Identify leading indicators of equipment instability and perform corrective actions to support high-volume 24/7 manufacturing
  • Read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and OEM manuals for assembly, repair, and reassembly
  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety protocols for hazardous gases, chemicals, and cleanroom environments
  • Track and resolve electronic work tickets, maintain accurate maintenance records, and support continuous improvement for uptime and yield
  • Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and other equipment as needed while upholding 5S standards in ISO 7 and ISO 9 production areas

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of professional experience performing maintenance on industrial manufacturing equipment

Skills

Required:preventive maintenancemechanical troubleshootingreading schematics and manualssafety and regulatory compliance
Nice to have:cleanroom safety

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Employee mportal and training opportunities
Last updated Aug 5, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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