Mechanical Engineer

Tata Electronics (TEPL); Kamrup Metropolitan; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Semiconductor Assembly & Test (TSAT) in India is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Operations & Maintenance (Utilities) to ensure reliable, safe operation of critical plant utility systems, including boilers, chillers, HVAC, water treatment, and fire protection. You will lead operation, maintenance, and optimization activities to support high‑volume semiconductor manufacturing.

The role requires hands‑on maintenance planning, fault diagnosis, and performance monitoring, with a focus on energy

Qualifications

• Operational excellence and maintenance planning skills.
• Knowledge of utility systems in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Utility Operations: Ensure uninterrupted operation of steam, compressed air, chilled water, cooling water, hot water, HVAC, and water supply systems.
• Maintenance Management: Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Utility Equipment Maintenance: Operation and maintenance of chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, pumps, valves and piping.
• Energy & Performance Management: Monitor utility consumption and identify energy-saving opportunities.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain maintenance records and prepare performance reports.
• Project & Improvement Activities: Participate in utility expansion and modernization projects.
• Team Management: Supervise technicians, operators, and contractor personnel.

Job description

Tata Semiconductor Assembly & Test (TSAT) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing in IC & SMT Packages.

Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building Indias first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Packaging facility . This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence.

TSAT is a subsidiary of the Tata group. The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.

Role & responsibilities

About the Role

The Mechanical Engineer Operation & Maintenance (Utilities) is responsible for ensuring efficient, reliable, and safe operation of utility systems supporting plant operations. The role involves operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and optimization of mechanical utility equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, pumps, HVAC systems, water treatment plants, fire-fighting systems, and associated piping networks

Key Responsibilities

Utility Operations

• Ensure uninterrupted operation of utility systems including steam, compressed air, chilled water, cooling water, hot water, HVAC, and water supply systems.
• Monitor utility parameters and optimize system performance.
• Coordinate utility startup, shutdown, and changeover activities.
• Ensure utilities meet production and process requirements.

Maintenance Management

• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Conduct routine inspections of utility equipment and associated systems.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement timely corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment condition through vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other predictive maintenance techniques.
• Minimize equipment downtime and improve system reliability.

Utility Equipment Maintenance

Responsible for operation and maintenance of:

• Chillers and refrigeration systems
• Cooling towers and cooling water systems
• Air compressors and compressed air networks
• Pumps, valves, and piping systems
• HVAC equipment and ventilation systems
• Water Treatment Plants (WTP)
• Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP)
• Sewage Treatment Plants (STP)
• Fire hydrant and firefighting systems
• Clean room maintenance

Energy & Performance Management

• Monitor utility consumption and identify energy-saving opportunities.
• Improve equipment efficiency and utility performance.
• Analyze utility KPIs and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support sustainability, water conservation, and energy management programs.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, environmental norms, and safety standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections.
• Implement Permit-to-Work (PTW) and Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Ensure safe operation of pressure vessels, boilers, and rotating equipment.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain maintenance records, equipment history, and inspection reports.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly utility performance reports.
• Update SOPs, checklists, P&IDs, and maintenance procedures.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets.

Project & Improvement Activities

• Participate in utility expansion and modernization projects.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new utility equipment.
• Lead reliability improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement predictive maintenance and condition monitoring systems.

Team Management

• Supervise technicians, operators, and contractor personnel.
• Provide technical guidance and training.
• Coordinate with production, EHS, quality, and engineering teams