Senior/Engineer, Process Development

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy company dedicated to empowering consumers with clean, affordable solar power through high-quality solar panels with a leading power density. As Solar's Most Trusted, REC is known for its patented innovations and multiple award-winning products with reliable long-term performance. The cornerstone for REC's strong reliability is advanced and highly efficient manufacturing using Industry 4.0 practices. Founded in 1996 in Norway, REC has always been committed to a low carbon footprint in its solar materials and panels. REC is headquartered in Norway with operational headquarters in Singapore and regional hubs in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. As of December 2021, REC is part of Reliance Industries Limited, India's largest private sector company with revenues of USD 104.6 billion.

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DESIGNATION : Senior/Engineer, Process Development (Contract Manufacturing)

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a Contract Manufacturing (CM) Engineer with good ethics and strong passion to take on proactive roles of qualifying and managing external suppliers to achieve company's strategic directions and key yearly goals. This position requires good analytical and interpersonal skills to work with external suppliers to achieve continuous improvements in Cell Efficiency and Product Yield by implementing best known methods. Selected candidates will work closely with the Process/Integration/QA and Planning team to define all the necessary process and Quality Control procedures in order to meet product functional and reliability requirements. Willing to travel at short notices will be a pre-requisite in view of the job nature and requirement.

Safety

• Engineer must adhere to all the HSE principles and WI during the work.

Quality

• Remember all WI, SOP, and Quality Policy. Work with related internal departments (such as Production, Equipment, Quality, Technology) and external CM suppliers to resolves wafer blocks/cells/modules quality issues and implement required decisions made by internal management at the external supplier sites.
• Ensure no quality issues during qualification/certification and proper change management implementation phase.

Delivery

• Possess excellent project management skills by establishing schedules, coordinating with required resources both within the organization or CM suppliers, projecting cost of qualifications/certification projects and risks identification to implement and execute the required projects. Responsible to generate bill of materials (BOMs) and Design/Engineering change, product transfer to internal/external lines and lead in DFMEA/PFMEA for product change.
• Ability to create and maintain excellent internal/external customer supplier relationship through excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The Key Performance indicators are the results and prompt project schedule control.

Cost

• Initiate and lead cost-reduction projects relating to cost reduction.
• These types of projects will relate to man, method, machine, and materials.
• In cases where projects are not initiated, participation towards such project will also be required.
• The Key Performance Indicator is CM product performance in addition to the CM product pricing.

Continuous Improvement

• Initiate and lead projects relating to cell efficiency and module power improvement activities.
• To run and execute projects base on RPDM process flow.
• Engineer will have the chance to research on new processes and materials at the suppliers site to be implemented into our internal production environment.

Others

• Perform other duties as assigned. Duties will vary according to the degree of difficulties and involvement of the specific targets set in the department.
• Develop and maintain proper job methods, work instructions and change management.
• Regular reporting of project status.
• Lead trouble-shooting and root cause analysis efforts to resolve issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/ Materials Engineering.
• Working experience in Solar/Semiconductors/Electronics manufacturing industries will be an advantage.
• Knowledge in Semiconductor/Solar cell and module processes.
• Knowledge in FMEA, DFMEA, DOE, Fish-Bone Analysis.
• Strong technical analysis competency with the use of analytical tools like JMP, Mini-Tab for troubleshooting and data-mining.
• Ability to work under stress in a fast paced environment with self motivation.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels (PS to Management) within the organization.
• Ability to write and speak in English and one other language, preferably Mandarin for liasion with Taiwanese and China suppliers/customers.
• Dynamic & committed with proactive working attitude.
• Ability to initiate without being asked.
• Challenging spirit to improve current conditions.
• Highly effective personal skills - communication and organization.
• Good Team player.

Additional Advantageous Skills

• Ability to perform software simulations using SPICE or MATLAB.
• Electrical characterization and physical characterization/ Failure Analysis tools for systematic troubleshooting and improvement.
• Characterization tools/technique competency preferred include: IQE tester, Spectrophotometer, Ellipsometer, Semilab WT-2000, Sinton WCT-1200, Corescan, Photoluminescence Technique and Electroluminescence Technique.