Solar Cell Process - Engineer / Sr Engineer / Assistant Manager

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Manager - Solar Cell Process oversees the daily operations and optimization of solar cell manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role involves managing a team of engineers and technicians, supporting process development, and troubleshooting production challenges. The position acts as a bridge between shop-floor operations and senior management, contributing to strategic goals and maintaining production excellence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Process Management:

Oversee and manage solar cell process areas, such as Texturing, Diffusion, BSG-Polishing, PE-Poly, PECVD, Metallization etc.

Ensure smooth production operations and timely resolution of process bottlenecks.

Monitor process performance indicators (e.g. yield, efficiency, and throughput) and implement corrective actions as needed.

2. Team Leadership:

Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians to achieve departmental goals.

Conduct training sessions to improve technical skills and process knowledge among team members.

Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

3. Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities for process optimization to enhance productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.

Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations and implement long-term solutions.

Work with R&D and engineering teams to introduce new technologies or processes.

4. Quality Assurance:

Ensure all processes comply with quality standards and certifications (e.g., ISO 9001).

Collaborate with the quality team to analyze defects and minimize scrap or rework.

Perform regular audits to ensure adherence to SOPs and best practices.

5. Equipment Management:

Oversee the installation, maintenance, and calibration of production equipment.

Ensure maximum equipment uptime and efficiency through preventive maintenance.

6. Reporting and Communication:

Prepare and present regular reports on process performance, yield, and efficiency.

Communicate operational updates and challenges to senior management.

Represent the process team in cross-functional meetings and project discussions.

Technological Requirements:

• Deep understanding of solar cell processes and equipment.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement tools like Six Sigma or Lean.
• Hands-on knowledge of process simulation, DOE, and data analysis tools.
• Proficiency in solar cell process optimization.

Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related field with minimum 6 years of experience.

Other Requirements:

Must be willing to work in cleanroom environment.