Sr. Facilities Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

SpaceX 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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. FACILITIES ENGINEER, SOLAR CELL FACTORY (STARLINK)

At SpaceX, we are building the next generation of space infrastructure to enable large-scale AI data centers in orbit. These orbital AI platforms require massive amounts of reliable, high-efficiency solar power to support intensive computing workloads in space. To make this possible, we are standing up one of the largest solar cell manufacturing facilities in the world. We are seeking a Sr. Facilities Engineer to oversee the maintenance, performance, and continuous improvement of facility systems (power, ultrapure water, exhaust, bulk gases) that support high-volume solar cell manufacturing. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to build and shape the organization from the ground up while directly enabling SpaceX’s ambitious vision for AI data centers in space.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the maintenance, performance, and continuous improvement of facility systems including power distribution, ultrapure water, exhaust systems (acidic, caustic, harmful gas, VOC, and general heat), bulk gases, chilled water, and process cooling systems that support high-volume solar cell manufacturing

• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, production teams, and leadership to maintain systems in peak operating condition and develop detailed work instructions for preventative maintenance to ensure zero unplanned interruptions

• Monitor and optimize utility systems supporting wet chemistry texturing, PECVD, PVD, metallization, and cleaning processes

• Perform failure assessments, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for facility systems

• Ensure work and materials comply with manufacturer specifications, industry standards, and all applicable safety, environmental, and building regulations

• Read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, OEM manuals, and construction drawings for assembly, repair, and optimization

• Present equipment and system performance statuses to internal customers and leadership

• Track and resolve electronic work tickets, manage priorities with minimal guidance, and take on additional responsibilities as needed

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for reliability, uptime, yield, and cost in a high-volume production environment

• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other equipment as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or related engineering discipline

• 5+ years of professional experience in facilities engineering or sustaining engineering for a manufacturing environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years of experience with cleanroom facility systems, ultrapure water, exhaust abatement,