Emmvee - Assistant General Manager - Module Maintenance

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Equipment Maintenance:

• Carry out preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of solar module manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment such as cell stringer, layup machines, bussing machines, EL testing machines, laminators, framing machines, junction box fixing machines, Hi-Pot testing equipment, flash testers, inspection equipment, and conveyors.
• Ensure minimum machine downtime and maximum equipment availability.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

2. Electrical & Automation Maintenance:

• Troubleshoot electrical panels, sensors, motors, VFDs, PLCs, relays, contactors, and control systems.
• Diagnose PLC and HMI-related issues.
• Handle pneumatic and electro-pneumatic systems.
• Monitor machine parameters and identify abnormal conditions.
• Coordinate with OEM or service engineers for complex equipment issues.

3. Preventive Maintenance:

• Prepare and execute daily, weekly, monthly, and annual preventive maintenance schedules.
• Maintain maintenance checklists and equipment history.
• Monitor critical spare parts and ensure availability.
• Analyze breakdown trends and implement preventive measures.

4. Production Support:

• Provide immediate technical support during production breakdowns.
• Coordinate with Production and Quality teams to resolve machine-related issues.
• Support new machine installation, commissioning, and qualification.
• Assist in improving machine productivity, OEE, and line efficiency.

5. Safety & Compliance:

• Follow all EHS and electrical safety procedures.
• Ensure proper LOTO practices during maintenance activities.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of machines and electrical systems.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with plant safety standards.

6. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain breakdown reports and preventive maintenance records.
• Track MTBF, MTTR, and machine availability.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports.
• Maintain spare-parts inventory and consumption records.
• Document root-cause analysis and corrective or preventive actions.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automation systems.
• Knowledge of PLC, HMI, VFD, sensors, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under production pressure and meet breakdown response targets.
• Good coordination and communication skills.

Educational Qualification:

• Diploma, B.E., or B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, or Mechatronics/Automation Engineering.

Experience:

• 2 - 6 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Experience in Solar PV Module Manufacturing will be preferred.
• Candidates with experience in automated production lines, electrical maintenance, or PLC-based systems can also be considered.