Lead Production Technician, Solar Cells (Starlink)

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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
LEAD PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - SOLAR CELLS (STARLINK)
At SpaceX, we are building the next generation of space infrastructure to enable large-scale AI data centers in orbit. These orbital AI platforms require massive amounts of reliable, high-efficiency solar power to support intensive computing workloads in space. To make this possible, we are standing up one of the largest solar cell manufacturing facilities in the world. We are seeking a Lead Production Technician to run an assigned area of the cell line during the shift: execute skilled operations on solar cell production equipment, set the standard for the crew, and keep process monitoring, troubleshooting, and quality control consistent from texturing through test.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead a team of production technicians and associates to hit daily safety, output, and quality targets. Schedule and assign the work through the shift, and still run texturing, PECVD, PVD, metallization, and test equipment
Execute startup and shutdown, run shift handover, and hold process parameters in the released window; identify deviations and take corrective action
Complete in-process inspections, data logging, and quality checks, including PL, AOI, and IV testing support, and keep production records current in the manufacturing execution system
Work with maintenance and engineering on downtime root cause, coordinate preventive maintenance and calibration, and help write and refine operating procedures to reduce cost and downtime, and raise yield
Enforce safety, quality, cleanroom, and 5S standards; confirm daily audit checklists for safety, cleanliness, tool traceability, and process adherence
Train production associates and technicians on process flow, work instructions, and internal SpaceX systems; provide regular feedback on output, efficiency, quality, and safety, and partner with the supervisor on performance feedback
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment
1+ years training technicians or associates, or leading a team on a production shift
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience operating vacuum deposition, wet processing, or screen printing equipment in solar or semiconductor manufacturing
Knowledge of process parameters for temperature, pressure, flow, and gas chemistry