1. Position Manager, Operations (Process) Engineering - Integration

2. Business Uni :-Photovoltaic (PV) Manufacturing

Location:- Jamnagar, Gujarat (India)

Immediate Supervisor HOD/ Senior Manager, Operations (Process) Engineering - Cells & Modules

3. Role/ Job Summary :

The Manager, Operations (Process) Engineering - Integration will be responsible to drive the cell & module integration process improvement, process yield, product efficiency and KPI enhancement activities in the plant by implementing best known methods. He/ she will work closely with the other department functions to define all the necessary process, equipment configuration and control procedures to meet product functionality, quality and reliability requirements. He/ she will be self-motivated and with good ethics and dedication to be a part of engineering team working on strategic ambition to be the world leading solar cell and module manufacturer.

4. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Oversee the Process Engineering activities in the cell and module plants and drive for continuous improvement by implementing best known practices.

- Responsible for cultivating a safe work mindset & culture in the plant. Reduce process safety risks and comply to the safety and environmental regulations.

- Responsible for defining and sustaining process control limits and product specifications to enhance process robustness and product reliability.

- Drive qualification and in-depth data analysis on new process/ material improvements for enhancing cell efficiency/ module power. Ensure product reliability while new changes are implemented.

- Establish systematic problem solving and critical thinking approach to achieve continuous improvement using Six Sigma tools.

- Collaborate with material suppliers and equipment vendors to realise synergy in continuous improvements. Drive Process yield improvement and reduce material consumption & process cycle time to achieve cost competitiveness

- Motivate and lead team of Process engineers in all continuous improvement projects related to cost, quality & process stability using Six-Sigma, Gemba, Kaizen or similar applicable methodology.

- Engage and lead team towards Industry 4.0. focusing on AI, ML and data analytics

- As an individual contributor, may be accountable for projects/programs as well as developing methods and parameters, project methodology and/or project proposals.

- Coach, mentor and conduct training for targeted organizations on Process and Engineering matters.

- Performs other duties as assigned. Duties will vary according to the project progress and/or the specific goals of the organization.

- Responsible for succession plan for Process Engineering organization including talent identification and career planning.

- Must be willing to take additional responsibilities as and when needed by the management.

5. Required Qualifications, Competence & Skills

Technical/ Professional

- Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical/ Mechanical/ Material/ Chemical Engineering

- Minimum 8-10 years working experience leading Process Engineering function in Solar Module manufacturing, Electronic or Semiconductor Assembly industries.

Technological:

- Knowledge in Semiconductor/ module assembly processes

- Strong knowledge and experience in process control & new process development methods

- Soldering and polymer encapsulation process knowledge is desirable

- PECVD, PVD, Diffusion, Wet process knowledge is desirable

- PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis), DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis), DOE (Design of Experiments), Fish-Bone Analysis, SPC (Statistical Process

Control), problem solving methodology

- Familiar with Industry 4.0 concepts

- Strong technical analysis competency with the use of analytical tools like JMP, Mini-Tab for troubleshooting and data-mining

General

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lead team under pressure

- Strong organization and project management skills

- Demonstrate Good presentation, team-building and communications skills

People & Leadership Skills

- Dynamic & committed with proactive working attitude

- Able to motivate and inspire people, Good Team Player

- Good coaching and mentoring skills

- Talent retention and management

- Strategic thinking and goal setting for Engineers

6. Additional Advantageous Skills

- Ability to perform software simulations using JMP/ MATLAB or other simulation software

- Knowledge of Electrical characterization and physical characterization/ Failure Analysis tools for systematic troubleshooting and improvement.

- Practitioner of 7 Habits of effective people

- Knowledge and experience in process and data analytics automation

7. Other Requirements

- Must be willing to work in cleanroom environment