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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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be key driver to ensure improvement, qualification and implementation of new processes/products including changes and/or new product introduction, are in-line with the overall production performance enhancement targets.
- Support production line issues with appropriate and permanent corrective solution, as and when necessary.
- In plant expansion phase, work closely with process/equipment/technology and contribute to establish good product quality and specification.
- Support investment proposals and projects in order to utilize best available practice and competence.
- Support managements' directives and projects as and when needed.
- Possessed very good ability in project management, providing key milestone, timeline and execution, overseeing the completion of project on time.
- Depending on business needs, you may be deployed to either support Cells Process Development or Modules Process Development:
- Candidate working in Cells Process Development is responsible for development new cell processes or optimize existing processes in Solar cell Manufacturing. Candidate will need to work with external suppliers to bring in new materials or integrate new processes into the current cell processing line. Candidate will also work on continuous improvement projects to improve the cell efficiency and cost of a solar cell.
- Candidate working in Modules Process Development is responsible for development of the bill of materials (BOM) used in the PV module. He/she is responsible for redesign of parts for cost and process improvement through alternative components, parts reduction, jigs and fixtures, and increasing yield, reducing cycle time and improving quality. He / she should possess excellent knowledge in material structure performance and able to provide direction of how best the appropriate materials could be introduced and change to meet the overall cost targets. Knowledgeable in establishing, sourcing and developments of new materials, new designs and alternative vendors (such as Glass, EVA, Back Sheet, Frame, junction box, etc.) to meet the overall process, production and cost improvement targets.
- Depending on the competencies developed, you may also be required to be rotate to different departments as required by management.
- Degree in Engineering disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Material Science or related discipline).
- Min. 3 years of relevant working experience in a solar or semiconductor industry. Candidate with more years of experience can be considered for a senior title.
- Knowledge in product design environment.
- Knowledge of interpreting design intent for DFM and DFA.
- Knowledge in Prototype PV Module design functionalities that ensure good quality and manufacturability would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of product functionality of PV modules/panels would be an advantage.
- Good presentation and communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently and knowledgeable in project management.
- Supportive in other job functions assign by superior.
- Possess good interpersonal or supervisory skills.
