Role Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Lead to lead the mechanical engineering function for Kimbal's next-generation Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role will own the complete mechanical architecture, enclosure design, structural engineering, thermal integration, and manufacturability of our utility-scale energy storage products.
As a Tier-1 engineering leader, you will build and mentor a multidisciplinary mechanical engineering organization while collaborating with Electrical, Firmware, Controls, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and cost-effective BESS solutions. You will play a critical role in establishing engineering excellence, supplier partnerships, and product development best practices that enable Kimbal to build world-class energy storage systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical design and development of BESS enclosures, battery racks, structural systems, and supporting mechanical assemblies.
Define the mechanical architecture for scalable, modular,



and containerized Battery Energy Storage Systems.
Drive system integration across mechanical, thermal, electrical, battery, and controls engineering teams.
Lead mechanical design reviews, DFMEA, engineering risk assessments, and design validation activities.
Perform or oversee structural, thermal, vibration, and environmental simulations to validate product performance and reliability.
Implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) practices to improve manufacturability, quality, and product cost.
Work closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams during prototype development, NPI, production ramp-up, and product lifecycle management.
Manage supplier selection, technical reviews, qualification, and development for enclosures, fabricated components, thermal systems, and mechanical BoS components.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards including UL 9540, NFPA 855, IEC, NEC, and

📌 Lead Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Kimbal
📍 Bengaluru