Principal/ Senior Engineer, Process Development

REC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company is seeking a Principal/Senior Engineer in Process Development. The role involves improving product quality, supporting production, and project management. Ideal candidates should have an engineering degree and at least 7 years of experience in semiconductor or solar technologies. Responsibilities include ensuring effective process implementation and supporting production line issues. The position is based in Singapore.

Benefits

Company transport available

Qualifications

• 7 years or more experience for senior/principal engineer position.
• Knowledge in product design environment.
• Strong knowledge of Semiconductor or Solar.
• Knowledge of interpreting design intent for DFM and DFA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure improvement, qualification, and implementation of new processes/products.
• Support production line issues with permanent corrective solutions.
• Work closely with process/equipment/technology for product quality.
• Provide key milestones, timelines, and oversee project completion.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Knowledge of Semiconductor or Solar

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, material science)

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in Norway in 1996, REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy company with a strong footprint in North America, Europe and Asia. We are part of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), a Fortune Global 500 company that shares our passion for bold innovations that empower people with clean energy solutions and drive global energy transitions. A trusted partner for customers, consumers and employees, we are "Solar's most trusted"!

DESIGNATION

Principal/ Senior Engineer, Process Development (Module)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Be the key driver to ensure that REC delivers world class leading top quality product through well controlled process and manufacturing flow, from material supplies to product deliveries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be key driver to ensure improvement, qualification and implementation of new processes/products including changes and/or new product introduction, are in-line with the overall production performance enhancement targets.
• Support production line issues with appropriate and permanent corrective solution, as and when necessary.
• In plant expansion phase, work closely with process/equipment/technology and contribute to establish good product quality and specification.
• Support investment proposals and projects in order to utilize best available practice and competence.
• Support managements' directives and projects as and when needed.
• Possess very good ability in project management, providing key milestone, timeline and execution, overseeing the completion of project on time.

Module PD Engineer

• Candidate working in Module PD is responsible for development of the bill of materials (BOM) used in the PV module.
• Responsible for redesign of parts for cost and process improvement through alternative components, parts reduction, jigs and fixtures, and increasing yield, reducing cycle time and improving quality
• Excellent knowledge in material structure performance and provide direction of how best the appropriate materials could be introduced and change to meet the overall cost targets.
• Knowledgeable in establishing, sourcing and developments of new materials, new designs and alternative vendors (such as Glass, EVA, Back Sheet, Frame, junction box, etc.) to meet the overall process, production and cost improvement targets.
• Candidate will also need to be responsible for industrialization of new materials in different manufacturing sites in Singapore and India

Tuas Plant: REC Solar, 20 Tuas South Avenue 14 Singapore 637312
(Company Transport available to and from selected locations islandwide.)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, material science or related discipline )
• 7 years or more experience for senior/principal engineer position
• Knowledge in product design environment.
• Knowledge of interpreting design intent for DFM and DFA
• Strong knowledge of Semiconductor or Solar.
• Knowledge in Prototype PV Module design functionalities that ensure good quality and manufacturability would be an advantage
• Knowledge on polymer and application in PV modules/panels would be an advantage
• Knowledge of product functionality of PV modules/panels would be an advantage
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Good team player and must be able to work independently
• Knowledgeable in project management
• Supportive in other job functions assign by superior

OTHER INFORMATION

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.