Job Description

Supa, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India






Department
BESS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Job posted on
Jun 16, 2025
Employment type
REGULAR

JOB DESCRIPTION

SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION ON THE ROLE

Position Name

Mechanical Asst Mgr

Function

Line of Business

BESS (R &D)

Grade

Reporting to

Functionally

Administratively

Roles Reporting into

No. of employees

Role Description

SECTION II: JOB SUMMARY

To lead and manage the Mechanical R&D function for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), with responsibility for innovation, design, prototyping, testing, and optimization of mechanical systems to ensure reliability, efficiency, and safety of energy storage solutions.

SECTION III: DO - KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

Perspective

Responsibility

Job Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design and development of BESS enclosures, thermal management systems, mounting structures, and packaging solutions.
Manage end-to-end mechanical development lifecycle - concept, CAD modelling, prototyping, validation, and release to manufacturing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Electrical, Thermal, Software, Manufacturing) to ensure integrated system design.
Oversee mechanical simulation and analysis activities (FEA, CFD, vibration, thermal analysis, etc.).
Drive innovation in materials selection, light weighting, IP rating (dust/water ingress), thermal insulation, and fire safety compliance.
Ensure designs meet relevant standards and certifications (e.g., UL, IEC, BIS).
Manage relationships with vendors and third-party labs for prototyping and testing.
Develop and mentor junior engineers within the Mechanical R&D team.
Prepare technical documentation including design reports, BOMs, test plans, and validation summaries.
Support cost optimization and DFM/DFA efforts with manufacturing and supply chain teams.
Monitor emerging trends and technologies in energy storage and mechanical engineering.

Design of Lithium ion systems must , CATIA /SOLID WORKS EXPERT, Auto CAD skills , Calculation of Floor loading / and combinations of series parallel for BESS systems.

SECTION IV: DELIVER - KEY OUTPUTS / RESULTS FROM THE ROLE

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) What are the measurable indicators for the role?

Measurable Deliverables

Minimum Experience 5-8 years , working on BESS and UPS product designs

SECTION V: DISPLAY - KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

In this section, please mention the qualification, technical skills and capabilities which are essential to execute the role. It may be a reflection of your own qualification and skills

Qualification and technical skills required to execute the role. Please mention any functional knowledge. E.g. PhD in xyz

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Technical Skills

MS Office & Project, Knowledge of SAP is preferred

Experience levels required to execute this role

E.g. 2-5 yrs of experience as an Electrical Engineering in Battery/Solar Grid

Specific Experience

5 - 8 years in Mechanical engineering in Battery/Automative.

Over all Experience

5 - 8 years in Mechanical engineering in Battery/Automative.

Behavioral skills / competencies required for the role. E.g. Attention to detail

Behavioral Skills

Mechanical system design and validation

CAD and simulation proficiency

Knowledge of BESS-specific mechanical challenges

Leadership and team management

Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Communication and technical documentation

SECTION V: KEY INTERACTIONS

Mention names of the roles which are not in your department with whom this role interacts

Key Interaction - Internal

Nature or purpose of interaction

Team Members and Inter-departmental members

Seek instructions, provide technical advice * Keep them informed of progress