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SCREEN PRINTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER, SOLAR CELLS (STARLINK) Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to those that need it most. We design, build, and launch the world's largest and most ...
SCREEN PRINTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER, SOLAR CELLS (STARLINK) Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to those that need it most. We design, build, and launch the world's largest and most ...
SCREEN PRINTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER, SOLAR CELLS (STARLINK) Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to those that need it most. We design, build, and launch the world's largest and most ...
SCREEN PRINTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER, SOLAR CELLS (STARLINK) Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to those that need it most. We design, build, and launch the world's largest and most ...
SCREEN PRINTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER, SOLAR CELLS (STARLINK) Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to those that need it most. We design, build, and launch the world's largest and most ...
Sr. Screen Printing Equipment Engineer, Solar Cells (Starlink)
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As a Sr. Screen Printing Equipment Engineer, you will own the screen printing and related metallization equipment used to manufacture silicon heterojunction solar cells at massive scale. You will ...
Sr. Screen Printing Equipment Engineer, Solar Cells (Starlink)
Bastrop, TX · On-site
$103K - $142K/yr
As a Sr. Screen Printing Equipment Engineer, you will own the screen printing and related metallization equipment used to manufacture silicon heterojunction solar cells at massive scale. You will ...
SR. SCREEN PRINTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER, SOLAR CELLS (STARLINK) Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to those that need it most. We design, build, and launch the world's largest and ...
SR. SCREEN PRINTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER, SOLAR CELLS (STARLINK) Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to those that need it most. We design, build, and launch the world's largest and ...
Sr. Screen Printing Equipment Engineer, Solar Cells (Starlink)
Bastrop, TX · On-site
$103K - $142K/yr
As a Sr. Screen Printing Equipment Engineer, you will own the screen printing and related metallization equipment used to manufacture silicon heterojunction solar cells at massive scale. You will ...
Sr. Screen Printing Equipment Engineer, Solar Cells (Starlink)
Bastrop, TX · On-site
$103K - $142K/yr
As a Sr. Screen Printing Equipment Engineer, you will own the screen printing and related metallization equipment used to manufacture silicon heterojunction solar cells at massive scale. You will ...
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| Aspect | Screen Printer | Textile Worker |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; training in screen printing techniques | High school diploma or equivalent; training in textile manufacturing |
| Work Environment | Print shops, manufacturing facilities, custom design studios | Textile factories, garment manufacturing plants |
| Industry Usage | Printing on apparel, promotional items, signage | Producing fabrics, garments, and textiles |
| Common Search Intent | Screen Printer vs Textile Worker | Comparison of roles in textile industry |
While both roles are involved in manufacturing, a Screen Printer specializes in applying ink designs onto surfaces like fabric or paper, often working in print shops. A Textile Worker focuses on fabric production and garment manufacturing in textile factories. The roles differ mainly in their specific tasks and work environments, but both require knowledge of materials and industry standards.
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A screen printer is a graphic artist who designs and prints images onto a variety of materials, such as shirts and posters. Your duties include consulting with clients to create unique art or images that appear on the materials you print, and maintaining and repairing your equipment as needed. Screen printers may work by hand or use more sophisticated machinery, especially when producing large orders. Some screen printers own their own business while others may work for a large printing or apparel company.

Full-time
Posted 13 days ago
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Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Job description
SCREEN PRINTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER, SOLAR CELLS (STARLINK)
Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to those that need it most. We design, build, and launch the world's largest and most advanced satellite constellation that is capable of delivering high-speed internet to even the most remote locations.
As a Screen Printing Equipment Engineer, you will own the screen printing and related metallization equipment used to manufacture silicon heterojunction solar cells at massive scale. You will work closely with our existing Metallization/Screen Printing Process Engineering team to ensure world-class equipment performance, reliability, and uptime. While the process team focuses on paste properties, contact formation, and cell efficiency, you will be the hardware owner responsible for tool availability, stability, and scaling to support our ambitious goals.
Your work will form the backbone of the Starlink network (photons of sunlight in is directly proportional to photons of data out to customers!) and help provide internet to tens of millions of customers all around the world. You will spearhead state of the art production equipment for an internal solar cell production line, providing high efficiency and high-quality solar cells for both our latest generation Starlink satellites and for Starship missions to the Moon and Mars.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with facilities and process engineering teams to install, qualify, maintain, and continuously improve high-throughput screen printing equipment for heterojunction silicon solar cell manufacturing
- Drive equipment reliability and uptime to support very large volume production with minimal downtime. Run experiments and analyze data to improve capacity (UPH), reduce tool-to-tool variation, and improve defect performance
- Develop and execute robust preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, spare parts programs, and tool matching protocols for high-volume manufacturing
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions on all equipment-related issues, including print heads, squeegee systems, alignment/vision systems, conveyors, drying ovens, paste delivery, and automation
- Partner closely with Process Engineers to implement new process requirements on existing and future equipment platforms
- Evaluate and select next-generation high-throughput screen printing tools capable of supporting 1GW+ per tool scale production
- Work with vendors on equipment design improvements, upgrades, and custom solutions tailored to heterojunction solar cell requirements
- Establish equipment performance metrics (OEE, MTBF, MTTR) and implement statistical process control for hardware stability
- Ensure all equipment meets cleanroom, safety, and high-reliability manufacturing standards
- Analyze production processes and machinery from a first principles, physics-based approach
- Attend meetings to communicate factory state to leadership with respect to the team's equipment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical discipline
- 2+ years of hands-on experience owning and maintaining screen printing or metallization equipment in a high-volume semiconductor, solar manufacturing, or related environment
- Experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, and/or hazardous chemicals and materials safely (pastes, solvents, etc.)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience owning and maintaining screen printing equipment in a high-volume semiconductor or solar manufacturing environment
- Strong technical expertise in screen printing systems, vision/alignment, paste handling, drying/curing ovens, conveyors, and automation hardware
- Demonstrated success improving equipment uptime and reliability in a 24/7 high-volume production setting
- Experience with heterojunction (HJT) silicon solar cell manufacturing equipment
- Previous work at high-volume solar, semiconductor, or display manufacturing facilities (multi-GW or 300mm fab experience is a plus)
- Deep knowledge of screen printing tool architecture and subsystems
- Experience with screen tensioning, squeegee pressure control, print registration, paste rheology handling, and dryer temperature profiling
- Experience with electro-pneumatic robot and transfer module systems
- Experience with paste delivery systems and solvent handling
- Experience scaling equipment from pilot to very high volume production
- Proficiency with statistical tools (JMP, Minitab), failure analysis techniques, and reliability engineering principles
- Strong project management skills with the ability to drive complex equipment installations and qualifications
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support production and urgent equipment downtime situations
- Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted, work in cleanroom environments, and move between multiple production areas
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to vendor sites (up to 20%)
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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Company size
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Hawthorne, CA, US