Technical Head – Battery Manufacturing (Chennai)

Technical Head – Battery Manufacturing (Chennai)

07 Nov
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SARAVANA ENGINEERING AND INFRATECH PRIVATE
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Chennai

07 Nov

SARAVANA ENGINEERING AND INFRATECH PRIVATE

Chennai

Company: Saravana Engineering & Infratech Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Department: Battery Product Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: Work from Office

Experience: 8–12 Years

Salary: Up to ₹12 LPA (Based on relevant experience and last drawn CTC)

About the Company

Saravana Engineering & Infratech Pvt. Ltd. is an engineering company operating across Solar EPC, Battery Manufacturing, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Electric Vehicles (EV), Industrial IoT, and Smart Infrastructure.

We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Technical Head – Battery Manufacturing to lead battery product engineering, manufacturing operations, product development, quality control, and technical team management.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in battery technology, battery pack design, BMS integration, manufacturing processes, testing, and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership & Product Development

- Lead technical development and engineering activities for battery products.
- Oversee battery pack design, development, integration, and product improvement.
- Evaluate battery technologies, components, and suitable solutions based on product requirements.
- Drive recent product development from concept and prototype to production.
- Provide technical guidance to engineering and production teams.

2. Battery Manufacturing & Production

- Oversee battery manufacturing, assembly, and production processes.
- Develop and implement efficient manufacturing procedures and workflows.
- Ensure production targets, process efficiency, and product consistency.
- Coordinate with production teams to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.

3. Battery Technology & BMS

- Solid understanding of Lithium-ion battery technologies and battery pack architecture.
- Oversee Battery Management System (BMS) selection, integration, and functionality.
- Ensure proper integration of cells, modules, BMS, wiring, connectors, and protection systems.
- Understand battery charging, discharging, thermal management, and safety requirements.
- Evaluate battery performance, reliability,



and operational efficiency.

4. Quality Control, Testing & Validation

- Establish and monitor battery product quality standards.
- Oversee battery testing, validation, and performance evaluation.
- Ensure testing of battery packs for capacity, voltage, current, temperature, and safety.
- Identify product failures and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable battery safety and quality standards.

5. Vendor & Supplier Technical Management

- Evaluate battery cell suppliers, BMS suppliers, and component vendors.
- Coordinate technical specifications and quality requirements with suppliers.
- Review technical documents and component specifications.
- Support vendor qualification and technical evaluations.
- Work with procurement teams to ensure suitable component selection.

6. Team Management & Cross-functional Coordination

- Lead and guide engineering, production, and quality teams.
- Coordinate with procurement, sales, service, and management teams.
- Provide technical support to the sales team for customer requirements and product discussions.
- Prepare technical reports, product specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- Ensure timely resolution of technical and operational issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 8–12 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in battery manufacturing or battery product development.
- Strong knowledge of Lithium-ion battery technology and battery pack manufacturing.
- Experience in battery pack design, BMS integration, and testing.
- Knowledge of battery assembly processes, production planning, and quality control.
- Experience in technical team leadership and manufacturing operations.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical,



and decision-making skills.
- Good communication and cross-functional coordination skills.

Preferred Experience

- Experience in Lithium-ion battery pack manufacturing.
- Knowledge of LFP, NMC, and other battery chemistries.
- Experience with BMS, cell selection, pack configuration, and battery protection systems.
- Familiarity with battery testing equipment and validation procedures.
- Knowledge of applicable battery safety standards and certifications.
- Experience in EV batteries, industrial batteries, inverter batteries, or energy storage products.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
- Successful development and launch of battery products.
- Reduction in manufacturing defects and product failures.
- Improvement in production processes and cost efficiency.
- Timely completion of technical projects.
- Supplier and component quality performance.
- Effective technical team management.

Salary & Benefits

- Salary: Up to ₹12 LPA.
- Compensation and hike will be considered based on relevant experience, current/last drawn CTC, and suitability for the role.
- Health Insurance
- Provident Fund (PF)
- Paid Sick Time
- Other benefits as per company policy.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred. Experience: 8–12 Years.

Work Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu – Work from Office.

Pay: Up to ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Application Question(s):
- What is your experience with BMS integration, battery testing, and validation?
- Have you managed battery production, quality control, and manufacturing operations?
- Have you led an engineering or production team? If yes, how many members?
- Which battery chemistries and battery products have you worked with?

Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
- Technical Head – Battery Manufacturing: 8 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Technical Head – Battery Manufacturing (Chennai)
🏢 SARAVANA ENGINEERING AND INFRATECH PRIVATE
📍 Chennai

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