Mechanical Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

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TL;DR · Mechanical Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

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Join the Starlink team as a Solar Cell Factory Mechanical Engineer in Bastrop, TX, where you will design and optimize mechanical systems for high-volume solar cell manufacturing. Your day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing subsystems from concept to production, conducting FMEA and reliability testing, and developing automation solutions such as robot end effectors and control systems. You will also monitor equipment uptime using data analytics tools and manage supplier relationships to ensure optimal performance. This role requires expertise in mechanical engineering fundamentals, GD&T, structural analysis, and familiarity with manufacturing processes and machinery like motion systems and temperature controllers.

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GD&T Mechanical Engineering Structural Analysis FMEA Reliability Modeling Automation Programming Robotics Control Systems Data Analytics Predictive Maintenance Manufacturing Processes Design for Manufacturability Motion Systems Dispense Systems Temperature Controllers Laser Distance Sensors Injection Molding Die Casting

What you'll do

  • Design and develop production lines for solar cell manufacturing, including robot end effector design.
  • Test products through FMEA, reliability modeling, and stress testing to predict and mitigate potential failures.
  • Optimize equipment uptime by identifying bottlenecks and implementing preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Evaluate and select reliable equipment suppliers based on performance requirements and business needs.
  • Monitor and track equipment performance using data analytics tools to ensure high overall equipment effectiveness.

What we're looking for

  • 1+ year of professional experience in mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing.
  • Solid understanding of GD&T, mechanical engineering fundamentals, structural analysis, and failure modes of complex systems.
  • Experience with designing for manufacturability and familiarity with various production machinery and equipment.
  • Ability to perform FMEA, reliability modeling, stress testing, and optimize equipment uptime through data analytics.
  • Evaluate and select reliable equipment suppliers based on performance requirements and core business needs.

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