Senior Engineer - Laser

Motherson Group; Chennai Metropolitan Area; On-site; INR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Motherson Group in Chennai is seeking a Laser Process Engineer to establish and refine laser processing parameters across products and models. You will monitor critical process variables and drive improvements to meet strict specifications.

You will develop recipes for new products, conduct root cause analyses (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, DOE), support maintenance, qualification, and calibration of laser equipment, and ensure safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain laser processing parameters for various products and models.
• Monitor and control critical process parameters: Laser power; Pulse frequency; Scanning speed; Focus position; Spot size; Cutting/scribing depth; Assist gas pressure.
• Ensure process capability meets product specifications and customer requirements.
• Develop and validate process recipes for new products.
• Analyze and reduce defects related to: Chipping; Micro-cracks; Edge damage; Incomplete scribing/cutting; Burn marks; Surface contamination; Dimension variation.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and DOE methodologies.
• Drive process capability improvements (Cp/Cpk).
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities for laser equipment.
• Monitor machine performance and coordinate breakdown resolution.
• Lead machine qualification, calibration, and acceptance activities.
• Maintain critical spare parts and consumables inventory.
• Ensure proper functionality of laser exhaust and fume extraction systems.
• Monitor extraction efficiency and compliance with environmental requirements.
• Conduct periodic safety inspections for laser equipment.
• Ensure adherence to laser safety standards, PPE usage, and interlock systems.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Laser Process :

• Establish and maintain laser processing parameters for various products and models.
• Monitor and control critical process parameters:

• 1. Laser power
• 2. Pulse frequency
• 3. Scanning speed
• 4. Focus position
• 5. Spot size
• 6. Cutting/scribing depth
• 7. Assist gas pressure

• Ensure process capability meets product specifications and customer requirements.
• Develop and validate process recipes for new products.
• Analyze and reduce defects related to:
  • 1. Chipping
  • 2. Micro-cracks
  • 3. Edge damage
  • 4. Incomplete scribing/cutting
  • 5. Burn marks
  • 6. Surface contamination
  • 7. Dimension variation

• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and DOE methodologies.
• Drive process capability improvements (Cp/Cpk).
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities for laser equipment.
• Monitor machine performance and coordinate breakdown resolution.
• Lead machine qualification, calibration, and acceptance activities.
• Maintain critical spare parts and consumables inventory.
• Ensure proper functionality of laser exhaust and fume extraction systems.
• Monitor extraction efficiency and compliance with environmental requirements.
• Conduct periodic safety inspections for laser equipment.
• Ensure adherence to laser safety standards, PPE usage, and interlock systems.