Process Engineer, Industrial Water; Starlink

Bastrop, TX

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PROCESS ENGINEER, INDUSTRIAL WATER (STARLINK)

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X is developing a low‑latency, broadband internet system called Starlink to serve consumers worldwide, especially in rural and underserved regions. As a Wastewater Engineer on the Starlink manufacturing program, you will activate, qualify, optimize, and ensure consistent operations of an ultrapure process water plant that supports printed circuit board, silicon packaging, and solar cell manufacturing lines. This position builds the backbone for millions of next‑generation devices, enabling high‑speed connectivity for homes, schools, businesses, vehicles, planes, and boats.

• Demonstrate extreme ownership in the construction, activation, and operation of a new commercial ultrapure process water treatment facility
• Design, implement, and product ionize mechanical and fluid systems that meet Space
  
  X and regulatory requirements
• Interpret lab analysis, data streams, and operator feedback to maintain safe and effective plant operations
• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve operational procedures, methods, and process equipment
• Form strong partnerships with internal and external counterparts, including manufacturing operations, engineering, EHS, facilities construction and maintenance teams, regulatory bodies, OEM equipment manufacturers, and supplier representatives
• Identify and champion continuous improvement projects
• Develop project plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis for implementing new processes or machines
• Monitor and communicate area status and risks

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or a science discipline
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or with fluids/mechanical/electromechanical design and analysis (internship or project team experience applicable)

• 3+ years of hands‑on project experience in wastewater treatment
• Experience with process parameters and engineering units for temperature, pressure, flow, and power
• Ability to read and understand process PFDs, P&IDs, 2D and 3D CAD drawings, construction drawings, and BOMs
• Experience with mechanical equipment and systems requiring isolation, disassembly of industrial machinery, and repair/replacement of bearings, gears, structural components
• Experience with lockout/tagout, job hazard analysis, and hot work permitting
• Experience applying lean manufacturing principles
• Experience taking products from research and development into production

• Available for all shifts and weekends as needed
• Ability to stand for long periods, climb ladders, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, and stretch as required
• Can lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Can work outside with hand tools and work with objects overhead
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations; see ITAR requirements

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