Head Technology / CTO

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

**Adani Solar:**Adani Solar is India's 1st and largest vertically integrated solar PV manufacturer with 4 GW cells & modules and 2 GW of ingots & wafers manufacturing capacities

**Job Purpose:**The Head Ingot & Wafer Technology leads strategic development and optimization of ingot and wafer manufacturing processes, including advanced techniques like Czochralski and float-zone methods. This role involves overseeing departmental leadership, ensuring stringent quality control, and integrating technological advancements. The Head manages resources, budgets, and delivers high-level technical reporting, driving continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

Strategic Process Development:

• Lead the optimization of ingot and wafer manufacturing processes to achieve organizational goals, using techniques like Czochralski and float-zone methods to enhance quality and efficiency.

Departmental Leadership and Coordination:

• Provide direction to the ingot and wafer technology team and coordinate with cross-functional teams to align projects with company objectives.

Quality Control and Assurance:

• Establish and enforce quality control measures to ensure ingot and wafer products meet standards of purity and integrity, overseeing PFMEA implementation.

Technological Advancements and Industry Trends:

• Stay updated on innovations in ingot and wafer technology and integrate advancements to maintain competitiveness and drive innovation.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Develop business plans and budgets for projects, ensuring effective resource allocation to complete initiatives on time and within budget.

Technical Reporting and Documentation:

• Deliver high-level technical presentations and oversee the preparation of reports to support regulatory approvals and quality standards.

Process Innovation and Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency, implementing best practices and new methodologies in manufacturing processes.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor the Ingot & Wafer technology team, fostering a culture of innovation and providing training to keep the team updated on advancements.

Digitalization/Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Overseeing digital transformation across the division, ensuring data-driven strategies are embedded organization-wide.

Organizational & Culture Building:

• Cultivating an agile and engaging organizational culture, aligning workforce values with strategic goals.

Leadership in Change Management:

• Leading large-scale change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new technologies across teams.

People Development:

Leading from the front & being accountable for the professional growth of your teams. Developing/conducting/promoting training & learning initiatives to enhance skills & empowering them to take ownership of key processes and decisions.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

• Head of Department (HOD)
• R&D Test Leader - Ingot and Wafer Technology
• Process Leads (MG Silicon and Poly Silicon)
• Design Leads (MG Silicon and Poly Silicon)
• Quality Assurance Team

Key Stakeholders - External:

• Customers
• Material Suppliers
• Industry Associations
• Regulatory Bodies
• Consultants

Educational Qualification:

• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. MTech is preferred.

Work Experience (Range of years):

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in ingot and wafer technology, with a track record of leading process development and optimization.

Certification: