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Metrology Specialist, Solar Cells (Starlink) - Day Shift

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

About the role

Metrology Specialist to maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot metrology tools used to measure cell thickness, sheet resistance, lifetime, efficiency, and other critical parameters in a large-scale solar cell manufacturing facility supporting Starlink.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot metrology equipment including IV testers, photoluminescence (PL) systems, AOI tools, sheet resistance meters, thickness measurement tools, and lifetime testers used throughout solar cell production
  • Perform routine calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance on tools supporting texturing, PECVD, PVD, metallization, and final testing steps
  • Monitor metrology data trends, identify deviations, and support root cause analysis to ensure cell parameters (efficiency, Voc, Jsc, fill factor) meet targets
  • Work closely with engineering teams to develop operating procedures and implement improvements for measurement accuracy and repeatability
  • Execute startup/shutdown procedures and maintain equipment in ISO-classified cleanroom environments
  • Support production by performing dispositions on nonconforming cells based on metrology results
  • Maintain inventory of consumables and critical spares while upholding strict safety and quality standards
  • Track maintenance activities and present equipment status reports to leadership

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical position OR an associate’s degree in a STEM field

Skills

Required:Metrology and inspection tools
Nice to have:Optical, electrical, and materials characterizationP&IDs, schematics, and technical documentationCalibration and measurement system accuracyStatistical process control (SPC) and data analysisCleanroom protocols and gowningCommunication and collaborationSafety protocols (lock-out/tag-out, JHA, chemical safety)Microsoft Office and digital work instructions
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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