Reports to: Production Head/ Plant Head
Industry: Solar Cell / Semiconductor / High-Tech Manufacturing
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Print Line Cluster Owner to lead, stabilize, and optimize screen-printing processes in Topcon Solar Cell Production. The role covers the complete life cycle from Greenfield setup to stable mass production, including tool installation, qualification, ramp-up, process stabilization, and long-term optimization for print quality, yield, cost, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Greenfield (New Plant / Line Setup):
- Participate in layout planning, utility requirement definition, and tool selection for the print line cluster.
- Lead tool installation, commissioning, and buy-off with OEMs and project teams.
- Define and validate print recipes, screen alignment standards, paste handling protocols, and quality checks.
- Support technology transfer, benchmarking, and best practice implementation from reference fabs / suppliers.
- Running Plant (Stable Production):
- Own Print Line cluster (front, rear, busbar, and multi-printing processes) and ensure stable operations with high yield and efficiency.
- Monitor KPIs – Print Quality, Paste Utilization, Screen Life, Uptime, Throughput, and Cost per wafer.
- Troubleshoot printing defects (misalignment, finger breaks, paste smearing/spreading, print skips) and implement permanent corrective actions.
- Prepare and manage BOM for silver paste, screens, squeegees, stencils, and consumables; track and optimize consumption vs standards.
- Lead cost-saving projects: paste reduction, screen life extension, improved squeegee performance, and defect reduction.
- Collaborate with SCM, Maintenance, QA, and R&D for new paste, screen, and tool trials.
- Ensure EHS compliance in paste handling, screen cleaning, and chemical usage.
- Train and mentor engineers/operators for skill development, process ownership, and quality awareness.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong expertise in screen-printing technology, silver paste rheology, screen/stencil design, and squeegee performance.
- Hands-on experience in Greenfield-to-Ramp-up transitions.
- Familiarity with print line tool hardware, screen handling systems, paste dispensing, and automation.
- Strong problem-solving using SPC, DOE, FMEA, RCA, Six Sigma.
- Proven leadership ability to manage teams and collaborate across functions.
Qualification
- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Electronics / Materials Engineering.
- 10–14 years’ experience in Solar Cell / Semiconductor industry with exposure to print line ownership, BOM control, and mass production.
