Section Head of R&D; – Silicon Wafering Technology
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced technology leader to drive the research, development, and industrialization of shaping and wafering technologies for single-crystal silicon wafers used in photovoltaic (PV) solar applications. The role is responsible for delivering the organization's technology roadmap and cost reduction roadmap while fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and operational impact.
The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers and researchers, develop next-generation manufacturing technologies, and ensure seamless transfer of innovations into high-volume manufacturing (HVM). This position plays a critical role in strengthening the company's competitive advantage through process innovation, yield enhancement, productivity improvement, and intellectual property development.
Key Responsibilities
Technology Leadership & Innovation
Develop and execute the technology roadmap aligned with business growth objectives and cost competitiveness targets.




Lead research and development initiatives focused on silicon shaping and wafering technologies for PV solar applications.
Create and sustain an innovation-driven setting that encourages breakthrough thinking, continuous improvement, and future technology development.
Drive the identification, evaluation, and implementation of emerging technologies to maintain industry leadership.
Process Development & Engineering Excellence
Guide engineering teams in optimizing shaping and wafering processes to improve process capability, yield, throughput, quality, and cost.
Identify, monitor, and control critical process parameters impacting manufacturing performance.
Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for process deviations, quality issues, and equipment-related challenges.
Utilize data-driven methodologies to develop engineering solutions supporting process control, quality assurance, customer complaint resolution,

📌 Research development section head (Jamnagar)
🏢 Reliance Industries
📍 Jamnagar