Mechanical Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

The role

You will design, build, and optimize mechanical and automation systems for solar cell manufacturing equipment and material movement mechanisms. This includes owning electronics manufacturing subsystems from conceptual design through high-volume production.

What you will do

• Own electronics manufacturing subsystems and equipment from conceptual design through high-volume production and automation ramp
• Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization
• Test and iterate on products by performing failure modes and effects analysis, reliability modeling, and stress testing
• Design and develop production lines including robot end effector design, process development, control system design, and automation programming
• Monitor and track equipment uptime metrics using data analytics tools
• Identify bottlenecks and implement preventive measures such as predictive maintenance schedules
• Evaluate and select equipment suppliers
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and ongoing performance of vendor-supplied process equipment

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
• 1+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internship experience is applicable)
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
• 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
• 2+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead
• Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T, mechanical engineering fundamentals, structural analysis, and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
• Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and how to design for manufacturability
• Exposure to some variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (motion systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, injection molders, die casters,
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

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.