Teknik til faciliteter og udstyr
Solestial
Virksomhedsoversigt
Solestial
Tempe, AZ, USA
2013
Ca. 1.100 ansatte (kilde: asu.edu). Omsætningsoplysninger er ikke offentliggjort, da det er en privat virksomhed (kilde: solestial.com).
Hvad de laver
Solestial specialiserer sig i siliciumsolceller, der er designet specifikt til rumapplikationer, med fokus på udviklingen af strålingshærdede solceller, moduler og arrays tilsatellitter og rumfartøjer (kilde: solestial.com). Deres kerne teknologi omfatter ultratynde, fleksible silicium heterojunction solceller, der opnår effektivitet på op til 20%, med et Generation 2 produkt forventet at være tilgængeligt i 2026 (kilde: solestial.com). Disse innovative celler er i stand til at selvreparere strålingsskader ved driftstemperaturer så lave som 65°C, hvilket er et betydeligt fremskridt i forhold til traditionelle siliciumceller, der typisk nedbrydes i højstrålingsmiljøer (kilde: satnow.com). Solestials produktudbud inkluderer individuelle solceller, fleksible solenergimoduler og komplette solarrays, der alle er designet til at imødekomme behovene hos forskellige satellitkonstellationer og missioner (kilde: solestial.com). Deres målmarkeder omfatter kommercielle satellitkonstellationer i lav jordbane (LEO), småsatellitter, CubeSats og endda månesamfund, hvilket giver et omkostningseffektivt alternativ til traditionelle III-V multijunction celler (kilde: satnow.com).
Projekter & Resultater
Selvom Solestial endnu ikke har afsluttet nogen fuldt operationelle flyveprojekter, har de sikret over 7 millioner dollars i kontrakter for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) fra bemærkelsesværdige organisationer som NASA og National Science Foundation (kilde: satnow.com). For nylig blev de tildelt en kontrakt på 1,2 millioner dollars fra Direct-to-Phase II SpaceWERX for at udvikle en hurtigt fremstillelig 1 kW solarrayvinge til U.S. Space Force småsatellitter, hvilket viser deres innovative tilgang til solenergi teknologi (kilde: satnow.com). Løbende projekter inkluderer skalering af deres solceller i anden generation til flyvningsudrulninger inden slutningen af 2025, med produktion der stiger til 1 MW/år gennem et partnerskab med Meyer Burger (kilde: solestial.com). Deres nøglekunder inkluderer EnduroSat AD, som de har en salgsaftale med for strålingshærdede moduler på satellitter, der lanceres i 2026, og DCUBED, som de debuterede et nyt solarrayprodukt med på Space Tech Expo (kilde: solestial.com).
Seneste Udviklinger
I oktober 2025 annoncerede Solestial en betydelig salgsaftale med EnduroSat AD om at levere strålingshærdede siliciumsolenergimoduler til næste generations satellitter, der skal lanceres i 2026 (kilde: solestial.com). Tidligere, i august 2024, indgik de et strategisk produktionspartnerskab med Meyer Burger, med det mål at skalere produktionen til over 1 MW/år af ultratynde celler og moduler inden midten af 2025 (kilde: solestial.com). Derudover modtog Solestial en kontrakt på 1,2 millioner dollars fra SpaceWERX Direct-to-Phase II for en 1 kW småsatellit solarrayvinge, hvilket yderligere styrker deres position på markedet for rumsolenergi (kilde: satnow.com). Virksomheden opnåede også en betydelig milepæl, da CEA validerede deres teknologi til strålingshærdning ved lav temperatur, hvilket bekræftede dens effektivitet i selvreparation ved driftstemperaturer (kilde: solestial.com).
At arbejde der
Solestial fokuserer på at fremme innovationsdrevet vækst, især i roller relateret til produktion, forskning og udvikling, ingeniørarbejde og drift for at støtte den hurtige skalering af produktionen af solceller og moduler på deres anlæg i Tempe (kilde: solestial.com). Virksomheden ansætter aktivt til stillinger på deres hovedkontor og den nyåbnede Warner produktionsfabrik, med fokus på masseproduktion af tynde wafere, cellemetallisering og modulintegration (kilde: solestial.com). Afdelingerne inkluderer sandsynligvis solcelleingeniørarbejde, modulmontering, kvalitetstestning og forretningsudvikling, hvilket afspejler deres rødder i avanceret forskning fra Arizona State University (kilde: asu.edu). Virksomhedskulturen er præget af et dynamisk vækstmiljø og en utrættelig stræben efter innovation, hvor teammedlemmer deler en passion for solenergi teknologi og samarbejde med kunder (kilde: solestial.com). Selvom specifikke fordele ikke er detaljeret i de tilgængelige kilder, inviterer karrieresektionen personer, der brænder for rumsolenergi innovation, til at slutte sig til deres team (kilde: solestial.com).
Sidst opdateret den feb. 23, 2026 | Rapporter et problem
Job Description
As a Facilities & Equipment Technician at Solestial, you will support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and improvement of our manufacturing facility and critical building infrastructure. This spans routine maintenance across electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems, as well as project-level work including facility expansions and manufacturing equipment installations. This role is essential to maintaining a safe, reliable, and production-ready environment in a fast-moving manufacturing setting.
You will perform hands-on maintenance and repairs across facility systems, support manufacturing equipment installation and relocation, and partner cross-functionally to execute facility upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure improvements. This includes coordinating closely with contractors and vendors performing work on-site - helping to schedule, oversee, and verify third-party work is completed safely and to specification.
This role also requires frequent coordination with production, engineering, and EHS teams to ensure facility work is aligned with operational needs, safety requirements, and project timelines.
This is a role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment, can troubleshoot independently, and understands that facility uptime directly supports production success.
Your Mission
- 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/ventilation, and process utility connections.
- Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on facility systems to identify and resolve issues before they impact operations.
- Maintain facility systems including HVAC, lighting, electrical distribution, doors, building envelope, and general infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot facility issues quickly and effectively 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 installs.
- Ensure compliance with safety requirements including lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, chemical handling, and hazardous waste procedures.
- Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and EHS to support facility modifications, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational readiness.
What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Vocational training or trade program preferred in an applicable field.
- Certificates for HVAC, electrical, or plumbing preferred.
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, semiconductor, or production environment.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems - you can diagnose and resolve common issues independently without waiting for a specialist.
- 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/ exhaust, electrical distribution, and process utilities.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
- Familiarity with industrial safety standards and practices, including LOTO (lockout/tagout), PPE compliance, and hazmat 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/ materials and work on your feet for extended periods.
- Positive, team-first attitude with the ability to shift priorities quickly as facility and production needs evolve.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities shift and facility needs evolve quickly.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary + equity - we want you to grow with us
- Generous, high-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage on day one of employment
- 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 paid holidays annually - with an extended holiday break at year's end
- 401K with employer match up to 4% of salary
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance
- Your impact will extend beyond our labs - supporting production of solar technology that literally goes to space.
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7. maj 2026
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Virksomhed
- Tempe, Arizona, USA
3-5 years of hands-on experience in facilities maintenance
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