Roles and Responsibilities :

1. Team Leadership and Development:

- Build and lead a team of engineers in the battery R&D; department, providing guid​ance, mentorship, and technical expertise to drive the team's success.

- Oversee and provide strategic direction for multiple teams within the battery development group, including cell, thermal, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, prototyping and testing, data analytics, and Battery Management Systems (BMS).

- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment to encourage continuous learning and professional growth among team members.

2. Battery Engineering and Development:

- Oversee and manage all new battery engineering projects across multiple platforms, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

- Supervise the ground-up design, prototyping, and manufacturing of battery modules, packs, and associated assemblies.

- Implement cutting-edge methodologies for thermal propagation control and fire retardation within EV batteries.

3. Project Strategy and Execution:

- Establish and execute test strategies, including design verification plans and ongoing reliability testing, to ensure battery products meet safety and performance standards.

- Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resources across all battery teams to ensure projects stay on track.

4. Innovation and Strategic Planning:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative battery solutions for different applications, including EVs, military use, retrofit projects, and stationary storage products.

- Advise on strategic decisions such as value chain analysis and manufacturing techniques to drive business growth and improve production efficiency.





- Support research and development efforts to identify and implement current technologies and processes that can enhance battery performance and safety.

5. Compliance and Safety:

- Ensure all battery projects comply with safety regulations and industry standards for energy storage products.

- Conduct risk assessments and work on continuous improvement to enhance the safety and reliability of battery systems.

6. Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration:

- Work closely with other departments and stakeholders, including manufacturing and production teams, to facilitate the seamless integration of battery solutions into the broader business strategy.

- Provide technical advice and insights to external stakeholders, such as government bodies, consultancies, and entrepreneurs, on battery technologies and future trends.

7. Resource Management:

- Oversee the selection and acquisition of capital equipment and resources needed for battery R&D; and manufacturing.

- Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to optimize the efficiency and productivity of battery engineering projects.

8. Quality Assurance:

- Lead quality assurance efforts, including supplier audits and product line reviews, to maintain the highest standards in battery manufacturing and production.

- Monitor and analyze performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Requirements

Job Requirements:





- Bachelor's degree (BE/B.Tech) or higher in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed institution.

- Proven experience in the design and development of electro-mechanical systems in the electric vehicle (EV) domain, especially related to battery packs, chargers, and power electronics enclosures.

- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, GD&T;, and tolerance stack-up analysis for high-voltage systems.

- Experience in thermal management techniques including simulation, prototyping, and implementation in battery modules or energy storage systems.

- Deep knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles, especially for low-volume, high-reliability EV components.

- Familiarity with battery enclosure sealing, EMI/EMC shielding, vibration and shock protection techniques for automotive-grade assemblies.

- Hands-on experience with prototyping, fixture design, and tooling for mechanical components in R&D; and pre-production stages.

- Knowledge of thermal propagation control and fire mitigation strategies for lithium-ion battery systems.

- Ability to work closely with electrical, firmware, thermal, and testing teams to co-develop robust, integrated systems.

- Strong project management and team leadership capabilities to guide cross-functional engineering teams.

- Familiarity with PLM systems, BOM structuring, and change management processes in product lifecycle development.

- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience across engineering, manufacturing, and external partners.

- A passion for innovation, attention to detail, and a drive to build mechanically sound, production-ready EV solutions.

📌 Principal Engineer Electromechanical (Bengaluru)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Bengaluru