Test Shift Supervisor

Company Overview

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd., is a new venture by the Tata Group specializing in manufacturing precision semiconductor components. They are establishing India’s first AI-enabled advanced Semiconductor Foundry, producing chips for diverse uses including power management ICs, display drivers, microcontrollers, and high-performance computing logic. The company's products target sectors such as automotive, computing, data storage, wireless communications, and artificial intelligence. Tata Group operates globally across six continents, with a mission to enhance community quality of life through sustainable value creation based on leadership and trust.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage daily production output ensuring quality standards are met.
• Lead the team to meet productivity and quality objectives for IC testing lines.
• Oversee and support shift operations to achieve company targets.
• Drive manufacturing KPIs, dashboards, and quality goals effectively.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support production and maintain yield and efficiency.
• Address production line challenges using problem-solving methodologies like 7 QC tools, SPC, and PFMEA.
• Optimize production line processes to meet quality and efficiency targets.
• Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) to production transition.
• Organize manpower deployment across shifts efficiently.
• Implement industry best practices, Kaizens, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize statistical methods to project manufacturing needs and capacities.
• Lead test operations including production planning and testing at wafer and final stages using ATE systems, test handlers, and probers.
• Build and lead cohesive teams effectively.
• Handle WIP management, capacity planning, cycle time monitoring, training, and cost control.
• Continuously improve process efficiency, equipment utilization, and productivity.
• Ensure wafer and final tests are completed as per schedule with expected quality and cycle times.
• Maintain equipment yield and OEE in cooperation with equipment teams.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) such as Advantest V93K, T2000, Teradyne (ETS364, ETS88, J750, Ultraflex), and Cohu tester platforms.
• Familiarity with prober operations including TEL-P8, P12, Prexa, Precio, Accretech/TSK, OPUS, and SEMICS probers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience.
• Willingness to work in shifts and in a cleanroom environment.
• Specialized knowledge of equipment such as testers, handlers, and probers is desirable.