Job Description (JD) ?
Deputy Manager ? New Product Development (NPD) ? BESS

Position

Deputy
Manager ? New Product Development (NPD) ? Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Department

Research
Development (RD) / Engineering

Reporting To

Manager /
Senior Manager ? RD Product Development

Location

Corporate
Office / Manufacturing Plant

Experience

7?10
Years

Qualification

- B.E./B.Tech in Electrical,
Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Energy Engineering or equivalent.

- M.Tech/MBA (Technology
Management) preferred.

- Certification in Project
Management (PMP/PRINCE2) is an added advantage.

Job Summary

The
Deputy Manager ? NPD (BESS) is responsible for leading the end-to-end
development of Battery Energy Storage System products, from concept and design
to prototype validation, certification, pilot production, and
commercialization. The role requires strong technical expertise in lithium-ion
battery systems, Battery Management Systems (BMS), power electronics, thermal
management, and cross-functional coordination to deliver innovative, reliable,
and cost-effective products. Similar industry roles emphasize end-to-end
product development, testing, validation, compliance, and collaboration across
engineering and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

- Lead complete New Product
Development (NPD) lifecycle for BESS products.

- Define product
specifications based on customer and market requirements.

- Develop creative BESS
solutions for Utility, CI, and Renewable Energy applications.

- Drive prototype development
and product improvements.

System Design

- Design and integrate:

- Battery Packs Modules

- Battery Management System
(BMS)

- Power Conversion System
(PCS)

- Energy Management System
(EMS)

- Thermal Management System

- Fire Protection System

- Containerized BESS
Solutions

Engineering Validation

- Prepare engineering
calculations and technical specifications.





- Conduct Design Verification
(DVT), Product Validation (PVT), Reliability Testing and Environmental
Testing.

- Perform Root Cause Analysis
(RCA) and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA).

- Ensure compliance with
customer specifications.

Compliance Certification

- Coordinate certification
with NABL/UL/IEC accredited laboratories.

- Ensure compliance with:

- IEC 62619

- IEC 62933

- UL 9540

- UL 9540A

- IEC 61000

- IEEE Standards

- BIS Requirements

- Support documentation for
product approvals.

Cross Functional Coordination

Coordinate
with:

- Mechanical Design

- Electrical Design

- Embedded Software

- Manufacturing

- Supply Chain

- Quality Assurance

- Procurement

- Projects Commissioning

- Sales Marketing

Project Management

- Prepare project schedules and
milestones.

- Track NPD timelines.

- Manage engineering changes
(ECN/ECR).

- Drive cost reduction and
value engineering initiatives.

- Monitor risks and mitigation
plans.

Supplier Development

- Evaluate new technology
suppliers.

- Support localization initiatives.

- Validate new components and
alternate vendors.

- Work with suppliers during
prototype development.

Documentation

Prepare
and maintain:

- Design Documents

- BOM

- Product Specifications

- Test Reports

- Validation Reports

- DFMEA/PFMEA

- SOPs

- Engineering Change Notes

- Technical Manuals

Team Leadership

- Mentor Design Engineers and
Graduate Engineer Trainees.

- Allocate engineering tasks.

- Conduct technical reviews.

- Drive continuous improvement
and innovation culture.





Required Technical Skills

- Battery Energy Storage
Systems (BESS)

- Lithium-ion Battery
Technology

- Battery Management Systems
(BMS)

- Power Electronics

- PCS Integration

- EMS/SCADA Integration

- Thermal Management

- Fire Suppression Systems

- Electrical Protection
Systems

- Grid Integration

- Product Validation Reliability Testing

- DFMEA / PFMEA

- Root Cause Analysis

- DVPR

- CAD Software
(SolidWorks/AutoCAD/CATIA)

- MATLAB/Simulink

- ETAP

- ERP/SAP

- MS Project / Primavera

Desired Knowledge

- Renewable Energy

- Solar + Storage Integration

- Grid Code Compliance

- Microgrid Applications

- Utility Scale Energy Storage

- Product Certification
Process

- Manufacturing Process
Development

- Cost Engineering

- Lean Product Development

- Design for Manufacturability
(DFM)

Behavioral Competencies

- Leadership

- Innovation

- Analytical Thinking

- Problem Solving

- Project Management

- Decision Making

- Cross-functional
Collaboration

- Communication Skills

- Customer Orientation

- Ownership Accountability

Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs)

- New Product Launches

- Time-to-Market

- Product Reliability

- Prototype Success Rate

- Product Cost Optimization

- Engineering Change Closure

- Certification Completion

- Defect Reduction

- Customer Acceptance Rate

- On-Time Project Delivery

Preferred Industry
Background

- Battery Energy Storage
Systems (BESS)

- Renewable Energy

- Solar EPC

- EV Charging Infrastructure

- Lithium-ion Battery
Manufacturing

- Power Electronics

- Electrical Equipment
Manufacturing

- Energy Storage Solutions?

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