Metallization Process Engineer - Solar Cells (Starlink)

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, and maintain new/improved solar cell production processes.
• Lead equipment procurement, plant design, commissioning, and ramp-up.
• Improve silicon cell efficiency, defect rate, and reliability for space use.
• Develop DOE-based experiments to diagnose problems and improve yields.
• Own machine activation and testing with a small team; prep for design reviews.
• Ensure Starlink solar factory yields, uptime, and cost goals.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years in chemical engineering design, analysis, or system implementation.
• Hands-on experience with solar cell equipment: wet chemistry, PE-CVD, PVD, metallization, wafer inspection, evaporation, ALD.
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing at scale.
• Strong cross-functional communication and self-motivation.
• Knowledge of DOE and statistics for process optimization.