Facilities Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

The role

This person will oversee the maintenance, performance, and continuous improvement of facility systems that support high-volume solar cell manufacturing. They will manage systems including power distribution, ultrapure water, exhaust, bulk gases, and cooling systems.

What you will do

• Oversee maintenance, performance, and continuous improvement of facility systems
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, production teams, and leadership
• Develop detailed work instructions for preventative maintenance
• Monitor and optimize utility systems supporting manufacturing processes
• Perform failure assessments, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure work and materials comply with specifications, industry standards, and regulations
• Read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, OEM manuals, and construction drawings
• Present equipment and system performance statuses to internal customers and leadership
• Track and resolve electronic work tickets
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other equipment

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or related engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience in facilities engineering or sustaining engineering for a manufacturing environment (internship experience is applicable)
• Ability to travel internationally (20%)
• Ability to stand up to 6 hours
• Lift up to 25 pounds unassisted
• Maneuver around equipment in a factory setting
• Ability to work in industrial environments with fumes/odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spaces

Nice to have

• Experience with cleanroom facility systems, ultrapure water, exhaust abatement, bulk gas delivery, and/or process utility systems supporting semiconductor or solar manufacturing
• Knowledge of high-pressure gases, flammable gases, hazardous chemicals, and associated safety systems
• Proficiency reading and interpreting P&IDs, schematics, and technical drawings
• Experience with continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and implementing preventative maintenance programs
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls systems down to the component level
• Familiarity with commercial building codes, OSHA, EPA, and NFPA standards
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and computerized maintenance management systems

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the

About the company

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