Executive

Adani Group; Vidisha; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group is seeking a Shift Engineer - Cluster - IPQA to conduct in-process quality inspections across shifts in solar cell manufacturing. You will monitor process parameters, document data, and assist in corrective actions to ensure compliance with quality standards.

The role involves calibration/validation of AOI and measurement tools, training of production staff, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the IPQA cluster team.

Qualifications

• Educational qualification: Diploma or BE/BTech in Chemical or Electrical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of work experience in production or quality assurance focusing on in-process inspections.
• Certifications: (as applicable) for IPQA operations.

Responsibilities

• Follow and promote safety guidelines during inspections and quality checks.
• Conduct in-process quality inspections during shifts for texturing, ARC, and metallization stages.
• Monitor critical process parameters and identify deviations from standards.
• Report quality issues to Cluster Manager - IPQA and assist in corrective actions.
• Validate test results and calibrate AOI, testers, weighing balance and other tools as required.
• Record in-process quality data and perform initial trend analysis.
• Train production staff on in-process quality procedures and standards.
• Ensure consistent application of quality protocols across shifts and lines.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects with IPQA and Process Improvement teams.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/regulators as needed.

Skills

Data Analytics

FMEA

IPQC

NDI/NDT/NDE

Predictive Quality Analytics

Process Parameter Optimization

Quality Assurance

QMS

Semi-Conductor Awareness

SPC

Education

Diploma or BE/BTech in Chemical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

AOI

Testers (IV curve)

Weighing balance

Measurement tools

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• 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.

Technical Competencies

• Data Analytics and Reporting-Solar Mfg
• FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)-Solar Mfg
• In-Process Quality Control (IPQC)-Solar Mfg
• Non-destructive Inspection, Testing, and Evaluation (NDI, NDT & NDE)-Solar Mfg
• Predictive Quality Analytics-Solar Mfg
• Process Parameter Optimization-Solar Mfg
• Quality Assurance & Control-Solar Mfg
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)-Solar Mfg
• Semi-Conductor Awareness-Solar Mfg
• Statistical Process Control-Solar Mfg

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Qualification: 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: