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Materials R&D Technician, Silicon Crystal Growth

SpaceX· Materials Engineering - Starlink Materials
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Bastrop, TXFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Role focused on developing and refining silicon ingot and wafer fabrication processes for SpaceX Starlink, enabling integration with solar cell fabrication for Starlink satellites and Starship missions. Involves equipment commissioning, recipe development, DOE trials, characterization, and transfer to production.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with engineering to rapidly bring online state-of-the art silicon ingot and wafer fab development lines.
  • Drive equipment setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Prepare raw materials, seeds, and hot zone components for crystal growth.
  • Execute DOEs and process trials to inform seeding techniques, recipe optimization, thermal management, impurity control, and defect mitigation.
  • Perform silicon ingot and 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 growth technicians, as needed.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certification.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in silicon crystal growth, semiconductor, or similar manufacturing.
  • Experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, and/or hazardous chemicals safely.

Skills

Required:Silicon crystal growthDOE executionLaboratory equipment maintenanceSafety and EHS compliance
Nice to have:Characterization techniques
Last updated Jul 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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