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Manager, Machine Maintenance - Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

SpaceX· AI Satellite Solar Production
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Bastrop, TXFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Lead and scale the maintenance organization for a large solar cell manufacturing facility, delivering high equipment availability and reliability for 24/7 semiconductor-like production environments to enable SpaceX’s AI data centers in space.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of maintenance technicians and engineers responsible for 24/7 reliability of advanced solar cell production equipment
  • Develop and execute comprehensive maintenance strategies, including preventative, predictive, and corrective programs to achieve >95% equipment availability on critical lines
  • Oversee rapid troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and permanent corrective actions for complex systems including vacuum deposition, chemical processing, and automation equipment
  • Partner with Production and Facility Operations teams to integrate maintenance windows with factory schedules while minimizing impact on output targets
  • Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and strategic vendor relationships to optimize costs without compromising quality or reliability
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and supporting rapid factory scaling
  • Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, cleanroom standards, and regulatory requirements during all maintenance activities
  • Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and innovation to enable SpaceX’s vision for AI data centers in space

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM discipline; OR 5+ years of experience leading industrial maintenance teams
  • 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing/operations environment
  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership position

Skills

Required:Maintenance leadershipPreventive, predictive, and corrective maintenanceTroubleshooting and root cause analysisSafety and compliance
Nice to have:Budget and vendor management
Last updated Jul 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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