SpaceX · 4 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Solar Cell team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and optimize mechanical and automation systems for the production of solar cell manufacturing equipment and material movement mechanisms.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own electronics manufacturing subsystems and equipment from conceptual design through high-volume production and automation ramp
Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization
Test and iterate on products by performing failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability modeling, and stress testing to predict and mitigate potential failures and drive high overall equipment effectiveness
Design and develop the production lines that manufacture your product, including robot end effector design, process development, control system design, automation programming, and more
Uptime Optimization: Monitor and track equipment uptime metrics using data analytics tools; identify bottlenecks, downtime causes, and implement preventive measures such as predictive maintenance schedules to maximize operational availability
Evaluate and select equipment suppliers based on reliability, performance requirements and core business needs; oversee installation, commissioning, and ongoing performance of vendor-supplied process equipment to ensure target rate, yield and uptime is achieved
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
1+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internship experience is applicable)
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
2+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead
Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
Solid understanding and application of GD&T, mechanical engineering fundamentals, structural analysis, and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and how to design for manufacturability
Exposure to some variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (motion systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, injection molders, die casters, etc.)
Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
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CFO
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