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Solestial

Mass-produced silicon solar panels for space

Facilities & Equipment Technician

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTempe, AZ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Three to five years of hands-on facilities maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, semiconductor, or production environment.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, including the ability to diagnose and resolve common issues independently.
  • Practical experience supporting manufacturing operations, including equipment installation, relocation, or infrastructure modifications on an active production floor.
  • Familiarity with industrial utilities such as compressed air, ventilation and exhaust, electrical distribution, and process utilities.
  • Familiarity with industrial safety standards and practices, including lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment compliance, and hazardous-material handling procedures.
  • Experience working safely around industrial equipment, chemicals, and manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment schematics, and work orders.
  • Ability to coordinate across contractors, vendors, and internal teams to execute facility work efficiently.
  • Ability to lift equipment and materials and work on one's feet for extended periods.
  • Vocational training or a trade program in an applicable field is preferred.
  • Certificates for HVAC, electrical, or plumbing are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general facility maintenance and repairs across electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems.
  • Support facility infrastructure for manufacturing operations, including equipment installation, relocation, and utility connections.
  • Assist with equipment commissioning and decommissioning, including electrical tie-ins, compressed air, exhaust and ventilation, and process utility connections.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on facility systems to identify and resolve issues before they affect operations.
  • Maintain facility systems, including HVAC, lighting, electrical distribution, doors, the building envelope, and general infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot facility issues to minimize downtime and disruption to manufacturing operations.
  • Coordinate and oversee contractors, vendors, and service providers performing on-site work, ensuring quality and safety compliance.
  • Support facility buildouts, layout changes, and infrastructure improvements as production needs evolve.
  • Maintain organized maintenance records, work orders, and service logs.
  • Read and interpret basic blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to support facility projects and equipment installations.
  • Ensure compliance with safety requirements, including lockout/tagout, personal protective equipment, chemical handling, and hazardous-waste procedures.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, and EHS to support facility modifications, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational readiness.

About the Company

Solestial

Mass-produced silicon solar panels for space

Solestial develops silicon-based solar panels for space, focusing on low-cost, high-efficiency, radiation-hardened power sources for satellites. Its panels are designed for easy integration into diverse satellite architectures and are produced at scale via a proprietary manufacturing process. This makes the technology cheaper and more scalable than traditional space solar options, helping satellite manufacturers and operators in both private and public sectors reduce power costs. The company aims to disrupt the space power market by offering affordable, scalable solar solutions that enable new space-based services and applications.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$29.1M
Headquarters
Tempe, AZ
Founded
2013

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