Battery & Container Design Engineering Manager – BESS
Experience: 10 Years
Location: Bangalore
Job Role & Responsibilities
- Battery Pack & System Design
- Lead end-to-end design of battery packs, modules, and racks
- Define cell selection, configuration, protection philosophy, and electrical architecture
- Develop busbar design, interconnections, and insulation strategy
- Ensure compliance with safety and performance standards
- Container & Mechanical Design
- Lead design of BESS containers (20ft / 40ft) including layout and structure
- Ensure IP rating, thermal management, and environmental compliance
- Design HVAC integration, airflow, and heat dissipation
- Coordinate fire protection and ventilation systems
- NPI & Product Development
- Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept to production
- Define product requirements, design validation plans, and milestones
- Ensure smooth transition from prototype to mass production
- Implement DFM/DFA practices
- Testing, FAT & SAT
- Plan and oversee product validation testing (electrical, thermal, safety)
- Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
- Ensure test compliance with standards and customer requirements
- Drive closure of test observations and non-conformities
- System Integration
- Integrate battery system with PCS, BMS, HVAC, and auxiliaries
- Ensure safe and optimized system layout
- Define cable routing and interconnections
- Engineering Management
- Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams
- Conduct design reviews and approve engineering outputs
- Ensure timely project delivery
- Vendor & Manufacturing Coordination
- Coordinate with vendors for components and manufacturing
- Resolve production and design issues
- Support ramp-up and production stability
- Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure compliance with IEC, UL, and other standards
- Approve drawings, BOMs, and technical documents
- Support certification activities
- Project Coordination
- Coordinate with internal teams and customers
- Track timelines and deliverables
- Support technical discussions and project execution
Specific Expertise Required
Experience in battery pack design, containerized energy storage solutions, and compliance with safety standards.
Technical / Functional Skills
- Knowledge of CAD software
- Experience with DFMEA and NVH analysis
- Understanding of IC Engine systems
Educational Qualification
B.E / B.Tech / M.Tech in Electrical or Electrical Engineering