Maintenance Engineer
Summary
Maintain and repair automated solar panel manufacturing equipment, including PLCs, servos, and conveyors, to maximize uptime and efficiency in a solar module factory.
Key Responsibilities
Production Machine Maintenance
- Ensure
smooth operation and maintenance of all solar module manufacturing
machinery.
- Handle
preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities.
- Minimize
machine downtime and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Maintain
critical spares inventory and machine maintenance records.
Major Machines to Handle
The candidate must have strong experience in maintenance and
troubleshooting of:
- Stringer
Machines
- Laminator
Machines
- Framing
Machines
- Bussing
Machines
- EL
Testers
- IV
Testers
- Glass
Loading & Layup Systems
- Potting
Machine / Junction Box Machines
- Conveyor
& Automation Systems
Technical Responsibilities
- Diagnose
electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, servo, and PLC-related issues.
- Handle
calibration and alignment of machines.
- Coordinate
with OEMs/vendors for machine servicing and AMC activities.
- Implement
TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) practices.
- Prepare
maintenance schedules and SOPs.
- Monitor
utility systems including compressors, chillers, vacuum pumps, and
electrical panels.
Team Management
- Lead
and manage maintenance technicians and engineers.
- Allocate
shifts and maintenance tasks effectively.
- Train
team members on troubleshooting and preventive maintenance practices.
- Ensure
discipline and adherence to safety standards.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure
safe maintenance practices and compliance with EHS standards.
- Maintain
proper documentation for audits and compliance requirements.
- Support
implementation of 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
Degree / Diploma in:
- Electrical
Engineering
- Mechanical
Engineering
- Electronics
Engineering
Experience Required
- Minimum 8–15 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
- At
least 5+ years in Solar Module Manufacturing Industry.
- Strong
hands-on experience with:
- Stringer
maintenance
- Laminator
maintenance
- Framing
machine maintenance
- Experience
in automated production lines is mandatory.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Experience
in high-capacity solar module manufacturing plants.
- Knowledge
of MES/SCADA systems.
- Ability
to work under pressure and handle critical breakdowns.
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Machine
uptime %
- Breakdown
response time
- Preventive
maintenance compliance
- Spare
cost optimization
- Reduction
in repetitive breakdowns
- OEE
improvement
Requirements
Required Skills
- PLC
troubleshooting
- Servo
drives & automation systems
- Pneumatics
& hydraulics
- Electrical
panel troubleshooting
- Root
Cause Analysis (RCA)
- TPM
& Preventive Maintenance
- Spare
management
- Team
handling capability
- Good
communication and reporting skills