Position Title
Maintenance Head – BESS Assembly Line
Function
Plant Engineering & Maintenance
Location
Delhi (Plant-based; candidate must be based in / willing to relocate to Delhi NCR)
Experience
Minimum 15 years, with substantial experience in battery/BESS, EV, electronics, or automated assembly line manufacturing

Role Purpose
The Maintenance Head will own equipment reliability and process uptime for the BESS prismatic pack and container assembly line, starting from Design Approval (DAP) through installation, commissioning, and full-scale production. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical command of automation, controls, mechanical systems, and utilities, along with the ability to build and lead a maintenance function from the ground up and operate independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities
Line DAP, Installation & Commissioning
Participate in Design Approval (DAP) reviews of the assembly line with the equipment supplier, evaluating station-wise design, controls architecture, and utility requirements before finalization.




Represent maintenance/engineering interests during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at the supplier's site and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) post line-shifting.
Lead installation, mechanical/electrical erection, and commissioning of all line stations, ensuring adherence to layout, safety, and utility specifications.
Own the punch-list closure process with the equipment vendor and drive resolution of any documentation or technical gaps identified during evaluation and FAT.
Process & Equipment Ownership
Set up and validate the maintenance process framework for the line – preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, predictive maintenance practices, spare parts strategy, and breakdown response protocols.
Define and institutionalize SOPs, checklists, and maintenance KPIs (MTTR, MTBF, OEE contribution) for each station.
Act as the final technical escalation point for equipment issues across Cell Loading, Module/Pack A

📌 Head of Maintenance-BESS Assembly (India)
🏢 Manikaran Power
📍 India