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Quality Inspector, Solar Cells (Starlink)

SpaceX· AI Satellite Solar Production
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Bastrop, TXfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Quality Inspector to conduct visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections of solar cells at various production stages and perform final outgoing quality verification for SpaceX Starlink solar cell manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections of solar cells at incoming, in-process, and final stages including checks for cracks, chips, edge quality, print defects, and layer uniformity
  • Operate and interpret results from metrology tools such as IV testers (AM1.5/AM0), photoluminescence (PL), electroluminescence (EL), AOI systems, and sheet resistance meters
  • Verify critical cell parameters including efficiency, Voc, Jsc, fill factor, thickness, and lifetime against targets
  • Perform final outgoing quality verification and packout inspections prior to shipment
  • Document inspection results, disposition nonconforming material, and support root cause analysis for quality issues
  • Work closely with production and engineering teams to improve yield and reduce defects
  • Maintain inspection records and ensure compliance with quality standards in cleanroom environments
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and uphold 5S and safety requirements

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of experience performing quality inspections in a manufacturing environment

Skills

Nice to have:Solar cell / semiconductor / precision electronics inspectionOptical inspection, electrical testing, and materials characterization toolsQuality metrics (efficiency, Voc, Jsc, fill factor, defect classification)Reading technical specifications and engineering drawingsStatistical process control and quality documentation systemsISO-classified cleanrooms, attention to detailCommunication and collaboration in fast-paced environmentsSafety protocols (lock-out/tag-out, job hazard analysis, chemical safety)Microsoft Office & digital work instructionsPunctuality, resilience under stress, priority management

Benefits

  • Not specified in description
Last updated Jul 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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