SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
About the role
As a Sr. Materials Engineer for wet processing, you will set the technical bar for the chemistry, materials, and surface-quality outcomes of the wet steps that turn silicon ingots into production-ready wafers. That includes degumming, saw-damage etch, wafer cleaning, surface conditioning, chemical recycle/reclaim, and the wet-process chemicals that feed them. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in materials science, materials engineering, chemical engineering, or a STEM discipline
- 5+ years of professional experience in wet chemical processing, surface chemistry, semiconductor/PV wafer processing, process materials, or manufacturing materials support
- Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors as needed (up to 25%)
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods in the lab and on the manufacturing floor
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support manufacturing, tool bring-up, and critical milestones
More about this role
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As a Sr. Materials Engineer for wet processing, you will set the technical bar for the chemistry, materials, and surface-quality outcomes of the wet steps that turn silicon ingots into production-ready wafers. That includes degumming, saw-damage etch, wafer cleaning, surface conditioning, chemical recycle/reclaim, and the wet-process chemicals that feed them. You will own the...
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