Quality Inspector, Solar Cells (Starlink)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)Experience: 2+ yearsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Communication","Collaboration"]

Inspect Starlink solar cells at incoming, in-process, and final production stages, including visual, mechanical, and electrical checks. Operate metrology tools (IV testers, photoluminescence, electroluminescence, AOI, and sheet resistance) and verify key cell parameters against targets. Perform outgoing packout inspections, document results and dispositions, and support root-cause analysis to improve yield while maintaining cleanroom compliance, 5S, and safety requirements.

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SpaceX
1 month ago

Quality Inspector, Solar Cells (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Inspect Starlink solar cells at incoming, in-process, and final production stages, including visual, mechanical, and electrical checks. Operate metrology tools (IV testers, photoluminescence, electroluminescence, AOI, and sheet resistance) and verify key cell parameters against targets. Perform outgoing packout inspections, document results and dispositions, and support root-cause analysis to improve yield while maintaining cleanroom compliance, 5S, and safety requirements.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections of solar cells across incoming, in-process, and final stages.
  • •Operate and interpret metrology results from tools such as IV testers, photoluminescence, electroluminescence, AOI systems, and sheet resistance meters.
  • •Verify critical cell parameters (efficiency, Voc, Jsc, fill factor, thickness, lifetime) against targets.
  • •Perform final outgoing quality verification and packout inspections prior to shipment.
  • •Document inspection results, disposition nonconforming material, and support root cause analysis and process improvement efforts.

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • •2+ years of experience performing quality inspections in a manufacturing environment.
  • •Experience with solar cell, semiconductor, or precision electronics inspection processes.
  • •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:2+ yearsManufacturing
Skills:Attention to detailCommunicationCollaboration
Languages:English
Tech Stack:IV testersAM1.5AM0PhotoluminescencePLElectroluminescenceELAOISheet resistance metersMicrosoft Office

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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