Senior Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Manager
Experience: 10+ Years
Industry: Solar PV Module Manufacturing
Professional Experience
- Over 10 years of experience in maintenance of solar PV module manufacturing equipment.
- Expertise in preventive, predictive, breakdown, and corrective maintenance of fully and semi-automatic production lines.
- Hands-on experience with Stringer Machines, Layup Stations, Bussing Machines, Laminators, Framing Machines, Junction Box Fixing Machines, EL Testers, Hi-Pot Testers, Flash Testers, IV Testers, Cleaning Machines, and Packing Lines.
- Responsible for maximizing machine uptime and achieving production targets through effective maintenance planning.
- Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) and implemented corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to minimize recurring breakdowns.
- Planned preventive maintenance schedules and annual shutdown maintenance activities.
- Managed installation, commissioning, and calibration of new manufacturing equipment.
- Maintained utilities including air compressors, chillers, vacuum pumps, DG sets, transformers, LT panels, UPS systems, HVAC, and compressed air pipelines.
- Led a maintenance team of engineers and technicians, ensuring adherence to safety and maintenance SOPs.
- Implemented TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Coordinated with Production, Quality, Process Engineering, and Stores departments for smooth manufacturing operations.
- Managed spare parts inventory, vendor development, annual maintenance contracts (AMC), and maintenance budgets.
- Ensured compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, electrical safety standards, and EHS requirements.
- Monitored maintenance KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, equipment availability, downtime analysis, and maintenance costs.
- Supported automation projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency.
Technical Skills
- Solar PV Module Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance
- PLC & HMI Troubleshooting (Siemens/Delta/Mitsubishi)
- Servo Drives & VFDs
- Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems
- Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance
- Utility Equipment Maintenance
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- CAPA Implementation
- TPM, 5S, Lean Manufacturing
- OEE Improvement
- Spare Parts & Inventory Management
- Team Management & Vendor Coordination
Requirements
Qualification
- Diploma/B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Experience: 10+ years in solar PV module manufacturing, with exposure to automated production lines and utility maintenance.
