E-SPACE

Machine Maintenance Engineer / Manager

Texas, U.S.

Full-Time

TLDR

Develop, lead, and optimize maintenance systems for production equipment in a solar PV manufacturing environment, enhancing reliability and supporting production goals.

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place! E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems. We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life. The Machine Maintenance Engineer / Manager is responsible for developing, leading, and optimizing maintenance systems to ensure reliable operation of production equipment, utilities, and facilities in a thin-film photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing environment. This role focuses on preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, uptime improvement, team leadership, OEM coordination, and continuous improvement, supporting production targets through safe and efficient equipment performance. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on maintenance experience with structured management capability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What you'll be doing:

Lead day-to-day maintenance operations for manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility support systems.
Develop and execute preventive maintenance (PM) programs based on OEM recommendations, operating history, criticality, and risk assessments.

Implement and improve predictive maintenance tools such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, oil analysis, and condition monitoring where applicable.
Drive equipment uptime, reliability, and rapid recovery from breakdowns to support production goals.

Manage maintenance technicians, contractors, and external service providers.

Coordinate scheduled maintenance activities to minimize disruption to production operations.

Work directly with OEMs and suppliers on major repairs, rebuilds, upgrades, and troubleshooting activities.

Maintain and improve CMMS systems for work orders, PM schedules, spare parts, and maintenance history.

Analyze maintenance data to identify recurring failures, trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.

Support capital projects, equipment installation, commissioning, and line expansions from a maintenance perspective.

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, and process equipment issues.

Develop spare parts strategies, inventory controls, and vendor management practices.

Create and maintain maintenance SOPs, safety procedures, lockout/tagout standards, and training programs.

Collaborate closely with production, engineering, quality, EHS, and controls teams to improve overall equipment effectiveness.

Support cleanroom or controlled-environment equipment including vacuum systems, wet benches, conveyors, robotics, pumps, chillers, and process tools where applicable.

What you will bring to this role:

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Associate degree with significant relevant experience may be considered).

Minimum 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance, reliability engineering, or maintenance leadership in manufacturing.

Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.

Hands-on experience with CMMS platforms such as SAP, Maximo, Fiix, MP2, or similar.

Experience managing maintenance teams and coordinating contractors.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.

Experience working under production pressure with strong prioritization and decision-making skills.

Knowledge of TPM, RCM, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement methods.

Extra points for the following:

Experience in PV, semiconductor, electronics, battery, or cleanroom manufacturing.

Hands-on experience with vacuum systems, sputtering tools, wet process benches, lasers, robotics, conveyors, or automated equipment.

Experience with PLC troubleshooting, especially Siemens systems.

Certification such as CMRP, CRL, PMP, or similar.

Experience reducing spare parts cost while improving service levels.

Background leading maintenance during startup, scale-up, or rapid growth environments.

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Arlington, TX office.

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

Why E-Space is right for you:

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference

• Sustainability at our core

• Fair and honest workplace

• Innovative thinking is encouraged

• Competitive salaries

• Continuous learning and development

• Health and wellness care options

• Financial solutions for the future

• Optional legal services (US only)

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off

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E-SPACE

E-Space builds advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) systems specifically designed to support large-scale deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We cater to businesses and innovators looking for reliable space-based communications that seamlessly bridge the gap between Earth and space.

Founded: Founded 2022
Employees: 51-200 employees
Industry: Diversified Telecommunication Services
Total raised: $50M raised

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