Unit-Level Traceability Technical Expert – OSAT

Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India’s first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence.

Tata Electronics is a subsidiary of the Tata group. The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.

Role Summary

The Unit-Level Traceability Technical Expert will be responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining traceability systems that capture, store, and retrieve manufacturing data at the individual unit/device level in an OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly & Test) environment. This role ensures compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and internal quality objectives while enabling advanced analytics for yield, reliability, and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

1. System Design & Implementation

• Design traceability solutions capable of capturing data for each unit/device across all OSAT manufacturing stages (assembly, test, packaging).
• Define and implement data structures, barcoding/2D marking, and serialization methodologies.
• Collaborate with MES and automation teams for seamless integration of traceability workflows into production systems.

2. Integration & Data Flow

• Integrate traceability systems with MES, ERP (SAP), PLM, QMS, SPC, and equipment automation systems.
• Ensure high-speed, low-latency data capture and retrieval to support manufacturing throughput.
• Work with automation engineers for real-time equipment connectivity (SECS/GEM, OPC-UA, MQTT).

3. Data Management & Compliance

• Define data retention policies with QA, storage architectures, and retrieval mechanisms in line with customer, ISO/IATF, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with traceability standards for automotive, aerospace, medical, and semiconductor customers.
• Conduct system audits to validate data accuracy and completeness.

4. Analytics & Reporting

• Build dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time and historical traceability insights.
• Support root cause analysis, yield improvement, and customer reporting needs.
• Leverage traceability data for predictive analytics and defect correlation.

5. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Evaluate and implement Industry 4.0 and AI-driven solutions for automated traceability and defect correlation.
• Benchmark and adopt best practices from global semiconductor manufacturing leaders.

Qualifications & Skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Electronics, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree or industry certifications in manufacturing systems preferred.

Experience:

• 5–8 years in manufacturing IT or automation roles, with hands-on experience in unit-level traceability systems.
• Experience in OSAT, semiconductor, or high-volume electronics manufacturing.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of MES traceability modules and serialization systems.
• Proficiency in database management (SQL, NoSQL) and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with marking and reading technologies (laser marking, 2D/QR/barcode scanning).
• Experience with industrial protocols (SECS/GEM, OPC-UA) and automation integration.
• Knowledge of AI/ML applications in defect correlation and yield improvement (preferred).

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and detail orientation.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a high-pressure manufacturing environment.