Job Description

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 (R&D;) / Engineering

Reporting To

Manager / Senior Manager - R&D; & 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 creative, 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.
- 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
- DVP&R;
- 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 Eq

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