Quality Inspector, Solar Cells (Starlink)

The role

This person will conduct visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections of solar cells at various production stages. They will also perform final outgoing quality verification for solar cell manufacturing.

What you will do

• Conduct visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections of solar cells at incoming, in-process, and final stages
• Operate and interpret results from metrology tools
• Verify critical cell parameters against targets
• Perform final outgoing quality verification and packout inspections prior to shipment
• Document inspection results and disposition nonconforming material
• Support root cause analysis for quality issues
• Work with production and engineering teams to improve yield and reduce defects
• Maintain inspection records and ensure compliance with quality standards in cleanroom environments
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and uphold 5S and safety requirements

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience performing quality inspections in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand for up to 6 hours
• Lift up to 25 lbs. 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 solar cell, semiconductor, or precision electronics inspection processes
• Familiarity with optical inspection, electrical testing, and materials characterization tools
• Knowledge of quality metrics such as efficiency, Voc, Jsc, fill factor, and defect classification
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings
• Experience with statistical process control and quality documentation systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in ISO-classified cleanrooms
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• 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 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

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company is building one of the largest solar cell manufacturing facilities in the world.