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Reports to: Maintenance HOD/ Operations Operation Head

Industry: Solar Cell / Semiconductor / High-Tech Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are looking for a Wet-line Cluster Owner (Maintenance) to manage all maintenance activities for wet-line solar cell manufacturing clusters. The role focuses on ensuring maximum uptime, equipment reliability, preventive & predictive maintenance, and chemical safety compliance. The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise in wet-line equipment, pumps, DI water systems, chemical handling, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee breakdown, preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance of wetline tools, pumps, tanks, valves, chemical dosing systems, and DI water units.
• Ensure maximum uptime, OEE optimization, MTBF/MTTR improvement, and reliable operation of wetline clusters.
• Implement TPM, RCA, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies to improve tool reliability and reduce downtime.
• Manage spare parts inventory, vendor development, and AMC contracts.
• Develop and monitor digital maintenance systems, CMMS, and predictive maintenance tools.
• Lead and mentor maintenance engineers and technicians, promoting chemical safety, LOTO adherence, and safe handling of chemicals.
• Collaborate with Production, QA, and Process Engineering to support NPI readiness and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
• 12–18 years of experience in wetline/chemical process solar cell or semiconductor maintenance.
• Proven track record in cluster maintenance management, chemical safety, and team leadership.

Key Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Wetline tools, pumps, DI water systems, chemical dosing, and maintenance protocols.
• Leadership: Ability to manage and motivate multi-disciplinary maintenance teams.
• Reliability & Maintenance Excellence: Strong knowledge of OEE, MTBF/MTTR, and predictive maintenance.
• Chemical Safety & Compliance: Ensures safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
• Problem-Solving: Hands-on, root-cause oriented approach to equipment failures.
• Collaboration: Cross-functional coordination with Production, QA, and Process teams.