Job brief: Sr. Facilities Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (3 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-06.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Bastrop, TX
• Posted: 2026-04-29 · over 60 days ago

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Senior. The title says "Sr".

Must have

• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other equipment as required
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in facilities engineering or sustaining engineering for a manufacturing environment
• 7+ years of experience with cleanroom facility systems, ultrapure water, exhaust abatement, bulk gas delivery, and/or process utility systems supporting semiconductor or solar man…
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S.

Conditions

• Ability to travel internationally (20%)
• Ability to stand up to 6 hours, lift up to 25 pounds unassisted, and maneuver around equipment in a factory setting
• 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/…

Main duties

• Oversee the maintenance, performance, and continuous improvement of facility systems including power distribution, ultrapure water, exhaust systems (acidic, …
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, production teams, and leadership to maintain systems in peak operating condition and develop detailed work instructi…
• Monitor and optimize utility systems supporting wet chemistry texturing, PECVD, PVD, metallization, and cleaning processes
• Perform failure assessments, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for facility systems
• Ensure work and materials comply with manufacturer specifications, industry standards, and all applicable safety, environmental, and building regulations

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• Across SpaceX's 2,898 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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