Purpose of the Role

Lead - Battery Cell Technology Specialist Lead Cell Selection process, Benchmarking of cell technology, Lead Cell characterization, analysis, support to model building, Develop strategy for TML cell roadmap, Lead recycling, 2nd life usage, Support to BMS development, Cell testing.

Job Responsibility

Cell Technology:

- Lead cell Selection process, Benchmarking of cell technology.
- Audit cell suppliers and evaluate supplier offerings.
- Lead Cell characterisation, analysis, support to cell/pack model building.
- Work with suppliers to develop solutions for PV/CV projects.
- Define / review safety parameters for operating conditions of cells and battery packs.
- Lead chemical analysis and simulation activities for reaction kinetics of different cell chemistries, assess failure criteria, risk assessment and usage characteristics.
- Lead / review development of cell and pack safety guidelines, safe packaging practices, safety protocols during cell and pack handling, transportation and storage.
- Lead cell packaging safety analysis in module / pack, define inter-cell spacing, cooling requirements, pressure requirements, welding thermal parameters and ensure safety protocols for overall battery pack.
- Lead materials engineering materials analysis during cell selection.
- Support to battery pack design during materials selection, optimization, alternate material solutions.

Technology Roadmap:

- Analysis of Benchmark reports
- Preparation of technology roadmap of Cell technology
- Support for tracking Current Technology Development projects status
- Lead recycling, 2nd life usage

BMS Software Delivery Management

- Support to BMS development
- Support to cell testing activities.

Stakeholder Profiles & Nature of Interactions

Internal

- Head Product Development

Product line specific review

- Program Manager

Project specific review

- Functional Heads

Project specific review

- VLT teams

Project specific review

- Customers





Generate customer insights

- Dealer

Capture product feedback and unmet needs

Desired Candidate Profile

- Education M Tech – Mechanical / Automobile / Mechatronics / Electrical
- Experience in Cell / battery pack / EV aggregate development.
- Experience in EV battery new technology development.
- Familiar with latest cell technology trends, chemistry, formats.
- Knowledgeable about future technology roadmaps, cell selection process.
- Knowledge of different cell chemistries, chemical kinetics, chemical analysis and simulation.
- Knowledge of cell structure, cell components - anode/cathode/separator/electrolyte materials and selection criteria, cell manufacturing processes, inspection criteria and safety protocols.
- Knowledge of safety norms for cell handling, transportation and storage.
- Knowledge of safety protocols to be followed during pack design, cell packaging in module / pack.
- Knowledge of engineering materials, cell material science, future cell and pack material trends.
- Awareness about battery pack recycling, 2nd life usage.
- Detailed knowledge about cell chemistry, manufacturing process, cell behavior, new technology trends, cell analysis, cell failures.

Skills & Competencies

- Digital Literacy
- Failure mode analysis
- Software development process
- IPR’s & Innovation management

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About Tata Motors:

Part of the USD 180 billion Tata group, Tata Motors Limited (BSE: 500570; NSE: TATAMOTORS), a USD 52 billion organization, is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses, offering an extensive range of integrated, smart, and e-mobility solutions. With ‘Connecting Aspirations’ at the core of its brand promise, Tata Motors is India’s market leader in commercial vehicles and ranks among the top three in the passenger vehicles market.

Tata Motors strives to bring new products that captivate the imagination of GenNext customers, fuelled by state-of-the-art design and R&D; centres located in India, the UK, the US, Italy, and South Korea. By focusing on engineering and tech- enabled automotive solutions catering to the future of mobility, the company’s innovation efforts are focused on developing pioneering technologies that are both sustainable and suited to the evolving market and customer aspirations. The company is pioneering India's Electric Vehicle (EV) transition and driving the shift towards sustainable mobility solutions by developing a tailored product strategy, leveraging the synergy between Group companies and playing an active role in liaising with the Government of India in developing the policy framework.

With operations in India, UK, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia, Tata Motors markets its vehicles in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the SAARC countries. As of March 31, 2025, Tata Motors’ operations include 93 consolidated subsidiaries, two joint operations, four joint ventures, and numerous equity-accounted associates, including their subsidiaries, over which the company exercises significant influence.

📌 Deputy General Manager - Cell Specialist - AE - TPEM (Pune)
🏢 TataMotors
📍 Pune