Cluster Owner - Thermal Line Production (Topcon Solar Cell Manufacturing)

INA SOLAR (Insolation Energy Ltd) · India

Job Description – Cluster Owner – Thermal Line Production (Topcon Solar Cell Manufacturing)

Job Title: AGM / Senior Manager

Department: Production / Operations

Reports To: Production Head / Plant Head

Location: Narmada Puram, Madhya Pradesh

Experience Required: 10–14 Years

Industry: Solar Cell Manufacturing (TOPCon)

Job Summary

The Thermal Line Cluster Owner is responsible for the end-to-end ownership of the Diffusion & PECVD production cluster in TOPCon Solar Cell manufacturing. The role involves leading Greenfield setup, production ramp-up, process stabilization, yield improvement, quality enhancement, and continuous optimization to achieve world-class manufacturing performance in terms of safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

Greenfield Setup & Commissioning

• Lead installation, commissioning, qualification, and production readiness of Diffusion & PECVD lines.
• Coordinate with OEMs, Project, Process, and Engineering teams for successful tool acceptance and buy-off.
• Establish production workflows, SOPs, control plans, and operational standards.
• Support technology transfer and implementation of global manufacturing best practices.

Production Operations

• Own overall production performance of the Thermal Line to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Ensure stable operation of Diffusion, Annealing, and PECVD processes with optimum throughput and yield.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including Yield, OEE, Throughput, Sheet Resistance, Film Uniformity, Uptime, and Cost per Wafer.
• Drive production planning, manpower utilization, and resource optimization.

Process & Performance Improvement

• Identify process deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead yield enhancement, cycle time reduction, debottlenecking, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Apply SPC, DOE, FMEA, RCA, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement.
• Ensure process capability and compliance with product quality requirements.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Process Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Utilities, and EHS teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Support new product introductions, process changes, and qualification activities.
• Ensure timely availability of consumables, process gases, quartzware, graphite parts, and production materials.

People & Safety Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, shift leaders, and operators.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS standards for high-temperature furnaces and specialty gas systems.
• Promote operational discipline through SOP adherence, training, and performance reviews.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of TOPCon Thermal Processes including Diffusion (POCl₃/BCl₃), Annealing, and PECVD (SiNx/Passivation).
• Experience in Greenfield plant setup, production ramp-up, and high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor/solar cell manufacturing processes and production KPIs.
• Expertise in SPC, DOE, FMEA, RCA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical process control.
• Knowledge of automation systems, MES, and manufacturing data analysis.
• Excellent leadership, team management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Materials Science, or related Engineering discipline.
• 10–14 years of experience in Solar Cell, Semiconductor, or High-Tech Manufacturing, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in Thermal Line (Diffusion & PECVD) production operations.