Cell Quality - Solar Manufacturing

Adani Group; Mundra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group is seeking a Shift Engineer - Cluster - IPQA to conduct in-process quality inspections across shifts, monitor production parameters, and document data for corrective actions in a solar cell manufacturing setup.

You will train production staff on IPQA procedures, ensure compliance with industry standards, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives with the Cluster Manager - IPQA and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma or BE/B.Tech in Chemical/Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines during inspections and quality checks.
• Conduct in-process quality inspections across shifts for stages like texturing, ARC, metallization.
• Monitor process parameters and identify deviations from standards.
• Validate test results and calibrate AOI, testers, weighing balances and other measurement tools when required.
• Record in-process quality data and perform initial analysis for trends and issues.
• Coordinate with Cluster Manager - IPQA and production staff for corrective actions and improvements.

Education

Diploma or BE/B.Tech in Chemical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities

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 Indias 1st and largest vertically integrated solar PV manufacturer with 4 GW cells & modules and 2 GW of ingots & wafers manufacturing capacities

Job Purpose: The Shift Engineer - Cluster - IPQA conducts in-process quality inspections during shifts, monitoring production processes and identifying quality deviations. This role records and analyzes quality data, assists in implementing corrective actions, provides training on in-process quality procedures, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process quality.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Safety: Follow and promote safety guidelines during inspections and quality checks, contributing to a safe work environment.
• In-Process Inspections: Conduct in-process quality inspections during assigned shifts to ensure compliance with quality standards at stages like texturing, anti-reflective coating (ARC) application, and metallization. Monitor critical process parameters and identify deviations from standards.
• Quality Monitoring: Monitor production processes to identify quality issues, reporting findings to the Cluster Manager - IPQA. Assist in implementing corrective actions to address in-process quality deviations.
• Calibration & Validation: Validation of test results and if required, calibration of AOI, Testers (IV curve measurements), weighing balance, & other measurement tool.
• Recipe Management: Defect teaching to AOI and breakage camera
• Benchmarking: Benchmarking with competitor cells.
• Documentation: Record in-process quality data and perform initial analysis to identify trends and issues. Report data and findings to the Cluster Manager - IPQA for further analysis and action.
• Compliance: Ensure incoming materials comply with relevant industry standards and specifications. Stay updated on quality standards and inspection protocols specific to solar cell manufacturing.
• Training and Support: Provide on-the-job training to production staff on in-process quality procedures and standards. Ensure consistent application of quality protocols across all shifts and production lines.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and work with the IPQA team to implement changes. Participate in quality improvement projects and initiatives.
• Key Stakeholders - Internal: Cluster Manager - IPQA, Shift Engineer - Cluster - FQA, Shift Engineer - Cluster - Incoming, Production Supervisors, Maintenance Team, Process Improvement Team
• Key Stakeholders - External: Process Equipment Suppliers, Quality Consultants, Regulatory Agencies

Qualifications

• Diploma or B.E/B.Tech in Chemical/Electrical Engineering.

Work Experience (Range of years):

• 2-5 years in production or quality assurance, focusing on in-process inspections.

Certification:

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

Requirements: