Mechanical Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)
On-siteBastrop, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Own electronics manufacturing subsystems and equipment from conceptual design through high-volume production and automation ramp. Design and develop production lines including robot end effector design, process development, control system design, and automation programming. Test and iterate on products by performing failure modes and effects analysis, reliability modeling, and stress testing to predict and mitigate potential failures. Monitor equipment uptime metrics using data analytics tools to identify bottlenecks and implement preventive maintenance schedules. Evaluate and select equipment suppliers based on reliability and performance requirements, overseeing installation and commissioning to ensure target yield and uptime. Work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
- 1+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internship experience is applicable)
- Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
- U.S. citizen or national
- U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)
- Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157
- Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158
- Eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
- 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
- 2+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead
- Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
- Solid understanding and application of GD&T, mechanical engineering fundamentals, structural analysis, and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
- Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and how to design for manufacturability
- Exposure to some variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (motion systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, injection molders, die casters, etc.)
- Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
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