SpaceX · 8 hours ago
Materials R&D Technician, Silicon Crystal Growth
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. As a Materials R&D Technician, Silicon Crystal Growth on Starlink, you will partner directly with engineering to develop and refine processes for producing high-quality silicon ingots and wafers for solar cell fabrication.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Must be open to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed
Must be comfortable working in a production environment using hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environment
Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
Must be comfortable with climbing up and down ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces
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
Bachelor's or associate's degree in a STEM field
5+ years of hands-on work experience in silicon crystal growth manufacturing
Experience using and maintaining silicon ingot/wafer characterization techniques and equipment, including ICP-MS, GDMS, XRT, SEM/TEM, FTIR, resistivity mapping, and minority carrier lifetime testing (PL)
Proven ability to understand and accurately follow complex manufacturing procedures and adhere to safety requirements; strong attention to detail
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work closely with engineering, other technicians, and cross-functional teams
Ability to identify and maintain priorities for work scope
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working independently in a high-paced, challenging work environment with minimal oversight
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
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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