Production Technician, Solar Cells (Starlink) - Day Shift

The role

The Production Technician will execute skilled operations on solar cell production equipment. This role involves process monitoring, basic troubleshooting, and quality control activities during cell manufacturing.

What you will do

• Execute skilled operations and process monitoring on texturing lines, PECVD, PVD, metallization printers, and testing systems
• Monitor process parameters, identify deviations, and perform basic troubleshooting
• Perform in-process inspections, data logging, and quality control checks
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Load/unload AGV carriers, change consumables, and assist with equipment setup
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and cleanroom standards
• Train production associates and contribute to continuous improvement
• Track production metrics and maintain accurate records

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• 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 operating vacuum deposition, wet processing, or screen printing equipment in solar or semiconductor manufacturing
• Knowledge of process parameters for temperature, pressure, flow, and gas chemistry
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and data-driven decision making
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and work instructions
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a high-volume production setting
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and gowning procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with lock-out/tag-out, job hazard analysis, and chemical safety protocols
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and executing digital work instructions
• Demonstrated punctuality, ability to work in a high-stress environment, and flexibility to adjust priorities

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

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. The company is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars.