Senior Manager / AGM Solar - Cell Process

Indosol Solar; Kavali; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Indosol Solar Pvt Ltd in Andhra Pradesh is seeking an experienced Senior Manager / AGM Solar Cell Process Engineering to lead Process Engineering and Integration for an integrated solar PV facility. The role requires expertise in TOPCon, PERC or HJT technologies, process engineering, yield improvement and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates will have 12–18 years of experience in Tier-1 solar cell manufacturing or related electronics manufacturing, with hands-on TEL, PECVD, diffusion, wet

Qualifications

• 12–18 years of relevant experience in Process Engineering.
• Experience in Tier-1 Solar Cell Manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience in PERC / TOPCon / HJT technologies is desirable.
• Proven experience leading Process Engineering teams and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Engineering and Integration across Solar Cell operations.
• Drive cell efficiency improvement, yield enhancement and cost reduction.
• Monitor critical process parameters and inline quality.
• Handle PECVD, Diffusion, Wet Process and Screen Printing.
• Lead development and trials for TOPCon / PERC / HJT.
• Drive RCA, FMEA, SPC, DOE, 7 QC Tools, Six Sigma, Kaizen and CAPA.
• Implement process control plans, SOPs and quality standards.
• Improve equipment performance and cycle time.
• Lead Process MIS, KPI monitoring and data analytics.

Skills

Solar cell process

TOPCon/PERC/HJT

PECVD/Diffusion

Screen printing

Process integration

Data analysis

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Statistical tools

Cell testing

AI/ML analytics

ISO/TQM/5S

Education

B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Electronics or Solid State Engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager / AGM Solar Cell Process Engineering to lead Process Engineering and Integration functions for an Integrated Solar PV Manufacturing facility at Ramayapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Solar Cell Manufacturing technologies such as TOPCon, PERC or HJT, with expertise in process engineering, yield improvement, cell efficiency enhancement, process integration, quality control and continuous improvement.

Candidates from Tier-1 Solar Cell Manufacturing, Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing industries with strong technical and leadership capabilities are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Process Engineering and Integration activities across Solar Cell Manufacturing operations.
• Drive cell efficiency improvement, process yield enhancement and manufacturing cost reduction.
• Monitor and optimise critical process parameters, CTQ parameters and inline process quality.
• Handle process technologies including PECVD, Diffusion, Wet Process and Screen Printing.
• Lead process development, qualification, validation and improvement trials for TOPCon / PERC / HJT technologies.
• Drive Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, SPC, DOE, 7 QC Tools, Six Sigma, Kaizen and CAPA activities.
• Implement process control plans, SOPs, work instructions and quality standards.
• Improve equipment performance, process stability, material consumption and cycle time.
• Lead Process MIS, KPI monitoring, data analytics and technical performance reviews.
• Handle and ensure calibration of Cell Sorter, Four Probe, EL Tester, Lifetime Scanner and Core Scan Tester.
• Collaborate with equipment OEMs, material suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Drive Industry 4.0 initiatives, AI/ML applications and manufacturing data analytics.
• Implement 5S, TQM, Gemba and continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.
• Lead, mentor and develop Process Engineering teams and ensure technical competency development.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, process safety and environmental standards.

Preferred candidate profile

Educational Qualification:

• B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Electronics or Solid State Engineering.

Experience:

• 12-18 years of relevant experience in Process Engineering.
• Experience in Tier-1 Solar Cell Manufacturing companies is highly preferred.
• Candidates from Semiconductor, Electronics Assembly and Advanced Manufacturing industries may also apply.
• Hands-on experience in PERC / TOPCon / HJT Solar Cell technologies is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in leading Process Engineering teams and driving manufacturing improvements.

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Solar Cell Manufacturing Process Engineering
• TOPCon / PERC / HJT Technologies
• PECVD / Diffusion / Wet Chemical Process
• Screen Printing Process
• Process Integration & Process Development
• Cell Efficiency & Yield Improvement
• PFMEA / DFMEA / DOE
• SPC / RCA / 7 QC Tools
• Six Sigma / Kaizen / Lean Manufacturing
• JMP / Minitab / Statistical Data Analysis
• Process Control & Equipment Optimisation
• Cell Sorting / EL Testing / Four Probe
• Industry 4.0 / AI / ML / Data Analytics
• ISO Documentation / SOP / TQM / 5S

Key Competencies

• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment.