Senior Engineer Battery Pack Structure

Field Details

JOB TITLE Senior Engineer – Battery Pack Structure

GRADE L5

FUNCTION / DEPARTMENT Research & Development

SUB-FUNCTION Pack Design

REPORTING TO Lead Mechanical – Pack Engineering

JOB LOCATION Bangalore, IN

WORK MODE / CLIENT LOCATION

REQUIREMENT

Candidate should be willing to work from the Client office in

Devanahalli, Bangalore on all working days.

ROLE PROFILE

The Senior Engineer – Battery Pack Structure is a crucial role in the Team. This role requires a high level of

analytical and critical thinking.

This role is required to lead engineering activities within the scope of a defined project, including coordination of

resources, planning of timelines, and delivery of engineering milestones and support team and company initiatives

with a similar approach. The Senior Engineer – Battery Pack Structure will have a direct impact on the company’s

ability to design, develop, and deliver safe, reliable, and high-performance battery systems to customers.

Role responsibilities include:

- Lead the design and development of battery pack structural components including frames, enclosures,

base trays, top covers, brackets, and mounting systems

- Develop robust and lightweight structural architectures for battery packs that meet mechanical, durability,

and safety requirements

- Design battery pack frames and load-bearing structures considering vehicle integration, crash loads,

vibration, and durability requirements

- Develop and optimize battery pack enclosures including structural reinforcements, mounting interfaces,

and protection features

- Design and implement IP sealing solutions (IP67/IP69K) including gasket grooves, sealing interfaces,

compression sealing concepts, and environmental protection strategies





- Design components with plastic materials and molding techniques for use in demanding automotive or

energy storage environments

- Perform 3D CAD modelling, 2D drawing creation, GD&T; application, and tolerance stack-up analysis for

structural components and assemblies

- Work closely with CAE teams to validate designs through structural, vibration, fatigue, and crash

simulations

- Collaborate with thermal and electrical engineering teams to ensure proper integration of modules, cooling

systems, and electrical components within the battery pack structure

- Support prototype builds, testing, validation activities, and design iterations based on test results
- Coordinate with manufacturing and supplier teams to ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and

Design for Assembly (DFA)

- Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, technical specifications, and engineering

change requests (ECR/ECO)

- Participate in design reviews, DFMEA activities, and risk assessments to ensure product reliability and

safety

- Ensure designs comply with automotive standards, safety regulations, and company quality processes

Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 6+ years of experience in structural component design and development, preferably automotive battery

pack components

- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, CATIA)
- In-depth knowledge of sheet metal, plastics, and aluminium extrusions
- Experience with FEA simulation for structural and thermal analysis
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T;) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to design optimization
- Solid communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

📌 Senior Engineer Battery Pack Structure (Bengaluru)
🏢 Kiya.ai
📍 Bengaluru