Maintenance Engineer

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