Materials R&D Technician - Level 4/5

Bastrop, TXfull timeOn Site

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SpaceX Materials R&D Technician responsible for silicon wafer fabrication equipment commissioning, process development, and wafer quality characterization for Starlink satellites and Starship missions. Partner with engineering to bring online state-of-the-art silicon wafer fab R&D lines.

Responsibilities

Partner with engineering to rapidly bring online state-of-the art silicon wafer fab development lines that include wafer slicing, grinding, cleaning, degumming, and inspection stations.
Drive equipment commissioning, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Perform hands-on wafer processing tasks (ingot cropping, slicing, cleaning, degumming, surface conditioning) to produce low-defect, high-reliability wafers.
Execute DOEs to optimize silicon recycling procedures and minimize contamination of raw materials.
Test and evaluate supplier materials (slurries, wires, adhesives, wet process chemicals) through contamination analysis and performance checks.
Perform silicon wafer characterization; ensure associated lab equipment is maintained and calibrated.
Safely handle chemicals and adhere to all EHS protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
Ensure 5S standards and cleanroom protocols are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized work area.
Participate in training exercises for production silicon wafer fabrication technicians, as needed.

Qualification

Strong interpersonalADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required

High school diploma or equivalent certification.
5+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor wafer manufacturing, cleanroom operations, or high-tech production (photovoltaics or silicon processing).
1+ years of experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, and/or hazardous chemicals safely.

Preferred

Bachelor's or associate's degree in a STEM field.
7+ years of hands-on experience in silicon wafer manufacturing, with focus on slicing, cleaning, defect mechanisms, contamination control (metallic, organic, particulate), and surface chemistry.
Experience using and maintaining silicon wafer characterization techniques and equipment, including ICP-MS, GDMS, XRT, SEM/TEM, FTIR, resistivity mapping, and minority carrier lifetime testing (PL).
Proven ability to understand and accurately follow complex manufacturing procedures and adhere to safety requirements; strong attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work closely with engineering, other technicians, and cross-functional teams.
Ability to identify and maintain priorities for work scope.
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working independently in a high-paced, challenging work environment with minimal oversight.
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