SpaceX

1 week ago

Manager, Machine Maintenance - Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Lead the ramp-up and sustained reliability of advanced solar cell production equipment for Starlink’s large-scale manufacturing operation. You’ll manage a 24/7 maintenance team, develop preventative/predictive/corrective maintenance programs targeting >95% equipment availability, and oversee troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and permanent fixes across complex vacuum deposition, chemical processing, and automation systems. Partner with Production and Facility Operations to protect output while scaling reliably, safely, and efficiently.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Lead and develop a 24/7 maintenance team for advanced solar cell production equipment
•Develop and execute preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance to achieve >95% availability on critical lines
•Oversee troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and permanent corrective actions for complex systems (vacuum deposition, chemical processing, automation)
•Partner with Production and Facility Operations to integrate maintenance windows with factory schedules while minimizing output impact
•Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships; drive continuous improvement to increase OEE and enable scaling

Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a STEM discipline, or 5+ years leading industrial maintenance teams
•3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/operations environment
•2+ years of experience in a leadership position
•Hands-on experience maintaining solar cell production equipment, including thin-film deposition tools (e.g., PECVD, sputtering systems)
•Proficiency with CMMS and data analytics tools for equipment reliability, plus familiarity with lean manufacturing/TPM/Six Sigma or similar methods

Experience:SemiconductorSolarManufacturingIndustrial automationRenewable energyAerospaceCleanroom

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:LeadershipTechnical excellenceAccountabilityContinuous improvementCross-functional collaboration

Languages:English

Tech Stack:CMMSPECVDSputteringSix Sigma

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

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn

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SpaceX

1 week ago

Manager, Machine Maintenance - Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 5 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Lead and develop a 24/7 maintenance team for advanced solar cell production equipment
•Develop and execute preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance to achieve >95% availability on critical lines
•Oversee troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and permanent corrective actions for complex systems (vacuum deposition, chemical processing, automation)
•Partner with Production and Facility Operations to integrate maintenance windows with factory schedules while minimizing output impact
•Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor relationships; drive continuous improvement to increase OEE and enable scaling

Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a STEM discipline, or 5+ years leading industrial maintenance teams
•3+ years of experience in a manufacturing/operations environment
•2+ years of experience in a leadership position
•Hands-on experience maintaining solar cell production equipment, including thin-film deposition tools (e.g., PECVD, sputtering systems)
•Proficiency with CMMS and data analytics tools for equipment reliability, plus familiarity with lean manufacturing/TPM/Six Sigma or similar methods

Experience:SemiconductorSolarManufacturingIndustrial automationRenewable energyAerospaceCleanroom

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:LeadershipTechnical excellenceAccountabilityContinuous improvementCross-functional collaboration

Languages:English

Tech Stack:CMMSPECVDSputteringSix Sigma

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX

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

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn