Facilities Manager

Solestial

1121 West Warner Rd; Tempe, United States

Full Time

Posted May 4, 2026

$120k - $140k

Solar Energy

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Job Description

As the Facilities Manager you will be responsible for the entire Solestial solar cell and solar module FAB infrastructure including HVAC, DI water, electricity, process gasses, compressed air, exhaust, chemical storage, and waste treatment.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the safety, reliability, and availability of facilities equipment and infrastructure for our manufacturing and R&D facilities in compliance with all regulatory codes and applicable rules.
Manage all building infrastructure including repairs, maintenance, and upgrades.
Establish facilities procedures and ensure they are followed.
Responsible for all drawings, layouts, diagrams, and blueprints for the facilities.
Source, negotiate, and coordinate the work with contractors and suppliers.
Maintain facilities budget and ensure the expenditures are in agreement with the budget.
Responsible for obtaining/maintaining required permits for equipment installation, building modifications, etc.
Maintaining compliance with federal/state/county/city regulations including filing of required reports, environmental reports, and other documents.
Provide efficient communication with key stakeholders of all issues that may affect facilities operation, process tool operation, or the ability to meet production goals.
Assist team as needed in the following: maintenance, troubleshooting and repair in a safe manner consistent with established procedures; routine preventive maintenance in a timely manner; troubleshooting and repair of equipment in a timely manner.
Support manufacturing operations through equipment installations, relocations, and infrastructure upgrades in an active production environment.
Assist with the commissioning an decommissioning of manufacturing equipment, including coordinating utility connections such as electrical, compressed air, and process water connections.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Facilities Management in an industrial setting.
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment installation and commissioning processes.
Read and understand technical drawings, schematics, or work orders to complete facility projects accurately
Ability to perform skilled general maintenance and repairs across the facility, including plumbing, electrical, drywall, and painting.
Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems; you can diagnose and resolve common issues independently without waiting for a specialist.
Experience managing facilities for semiconductor manufacturing including solar, ICs and PCBs.
Demonstrated experience setting up new facilities and production lines.
Excellent communication skills.
Team player.
Ability to work in a fast changing environment with multiple tasks going in parallel.
Ability to proactively troubleshoot and solve problems in a short period of time.
Facility startup experience.
Received training and/or certification such as OSHA HAZWOPER 8/24/40, OSHA 10/30 and others
Experience managing service providers and contractors.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation - 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 work will literally go to space!