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Fluid Systems Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

SpaceX's Solar Cell team is scaling high-efficiency solar cell manufacturing to support Starlink and other space applications. The Solar Cell Factory Fluids Engineer will design, build, and optimize fluid and gas delivery, chemical handling, and abatement systems for high-volume solar cell fabrication, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation in a hazardous-materials manufacturing environment.

Skills

  • Fluid systems design and installation
  • P&ID development and interpretation
  • Fluid and thermal analysis
  • Hazardous chemical and toxic gas handling
  • Safety assessments (FMEA, HAZOP)
  • CAD and simulation (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS, Pipe-Flo)
  • Process control and data acquisition integration
  • Regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, ASME, NFPA, SEMI)
  • Project management and commissioning
  • Cleanroom and semiconductor-style facility experience

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and activate fluids systems for distribution of specialty/bulk gases, hazardous chemicals, and exhaust/abatement equipment
  • Own projects cradle-to-grave: requirements, design, procurement, commissioning, and project management
  • Develop modular, scalable system designs for future production facilities
  • Create P&IDs, perform equipment sizing, fluid and thermal analysis, and materials/component selection
  • Perform safety and hazard assessments (FMEA, HAZOP) and define emergency shutdown and redundancy strategies
  • Design and deploy data acquisition and control systems for facility monitoring and automation
  • Integrate fluid systems with process equipment to optimize delivery rates, purity, and recycling
  • Support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ASME, NFPA, and SEMI standards
  • Track system performance metrics and lead initiatives for reliability, yield, and sustainability

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or related engineering discipline
  • Advanced degree in engineering preferred but not required

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Equity or company stock awards (where applicable)
  • Paid time off and paid parental leave
  • Professional development and training
  • Relocation assistance (where applicable)
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance
  • Opportunities for rapid career growth in a high‑pace engineering environment
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