Maintenance - Cell Division - Shift Incharge

Insolation Energy; Jaipur; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Insolation Energy in Jaipur, India, is seeking a senior Shift Maintenance Lead for a TopCon / PERC solar cell plant. You will oversee all shift maintenance activities to maximize uptime, ensure safe working conditions, and support uninterrupted production.

The role requires 7–10 years in TOPCon/PERC manufacturing, a BE/BTech, and 3–5 years in a supervisory capacity. You will troubleshoot complex equipment, drive TPM and Kaizen, mentor technicians, and ensure EHS compliance.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or Mechatronics.
• 7–10 years in TOPCon/PERC solar cell or semiconductor manufacturing.
• 3–5 years in a shift in-charge or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift maintenance activities including breakdown, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure maximum uptime of TOPCon/PERC equipment (Diffusion, Oxidation, LPCVD/PECVD, Wet Bench, Screen Printing, Laser, Inspection tools).
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, vacuum, and automation-related issues within MTTR targets.
• Monitor MTBF trends and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring failures and drive long-term solutions.
• Coordinate with production and process teams to minimize downtime and meet shift production targets.
• Ensure strict compliance with EHS, LOTO, cleanroom safety practices, and statutory requirements.
• Act as Emergency Response Team (ERT) member, handling emergencies during shift.
• Maintain shift logs, PM records, breakdown reports, RCA documentation, and effective shift handover.
• Support spare parts planning, critical spares identification, and inventory optimization.
• Assist in audits, new tool installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as TPM, Kaizen, and cost-reduction projects.
• Train and mentor shift technicians to improve technical skills, safety awareness, and response time.

Skills

TOPCon/PERC knowledge

PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives

Troubleshooting, RCA, leadership

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Job description

Industry: Solar Cell Mfg./Automobile /Electronics mfg.

Role Summary

Lead shift maintenance operations to ensure high equipment uptime, safe working conditions, and uninterrupted production in a TopCon / PERC solar cell manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage shift-wise maintenance activities including breakdown, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure maximum uptime of TOPCon / PERC process equipment such as Diffusion, Oxidation, LPCVD/PECVD, Wet Bench, Screen Printing, Laser, and Inspection tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, vacuum, and automation-related issues within defined MTTR targets.
• Monitor and improve equipment reliability by analyzing MTBF trends and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring failures and drive long-term solutions.
• Coordinate with production and process teams to minimize downtime, improve OEE, and meet shift production targets.
• Ensure strict compliance with EHS, LOTO, cleanroom safety practices, and statutory requirements.
• Act as Emergency Response Team (ERT) member, handling fire, chemical, gas, and equipment-related emergencies during shift.
• Maintain accurate shift logs, PM records, breakdown reports, RCA documentation, and effective shift handover.
• Support spare parts planning, critical spares identification, and inventory optimization.
• Assist in audits, new tool installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as TPM, Kaizen, and cost-reduction projects.
• Train and mentor shift technicians to improve technical skills, safety awareness, and response time.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, or Mechatronics.
• 7–10 years of maintenance experience in TOPCon / PERC solar cell or semiconductor manufacturing.
• 3–5 years of experience in a shift in-charge or supervisory role.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of TOPCon / PERC process tools and equipment.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and industrial automation.
• Excellent troubleshooting, RCA, and team leadership skills.