Battery Development Engineer

Job Title: Battery Developement Engineer

Location: PUNE

Experience: 1-3 years This role is for an Associate Design Engineer with a focus on mechanical packaging and new product development within EV battery systems. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge battery solutions, ensuring performance, safety, and manufacturability. We seek a detail-oriented individual eager to apply their engineering skills in a dynamic environment.

Job Description: 1. Contribute to the mechanical design and packaging of EV battery systems, including packs and modules. 2. Develop 3D CAD models and detailed 2D engineering drawings, applying GD&T principles. 3. Perform DFMEA, DFM, DFA, and tolerance stack-up analyses to optimize designs for performance and manufacturability. 4. Support the selection of appropriate materials for battery components, considering performance, cost, and environmental factors. 5. Assist in the design of cell integration, busbars, enclosures, cooling systems, and sealing solutions (IP67/IP69). 6. Participate in structural validation activities and develop concepts for laser welded assemblies. 7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to ensure timely project execution. 8. Support prototype development, design reviews, root cause analysis, and engineering change management (ECN/ECR). 9. Apply knowledge of battery technologies, BMS interfaces, HV safety, thermal management, and automotive standards. 10. Contribute to continuous product improvement initiatives, focusing on quality, cost, and compliance.

Skills and Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. * 1-3 years of professional experience in product design, mechanical packaging, or new product development, specifically within EV battery systems. * Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and 2D drawing creation, with a strong understanding of GD&T. * Experience with DFMEA, DFM, DFA, and tolerance stack-up analysis. * Familiarity with PLM release management processes. * Demonstrated experience in designing battery packs, modules, cell integration, busbars, enclosures, cooling, and sealing. * Knowledge of structural validation and laser welded assembly concepts. * Understanding of battery technologies, BMS interfaces, HV safety, thermal management, and IP ratings (IP67/IP69). * Awareness of vibration, crash requirements, and validation testing for automotive applications. * Hands-on experience with prototype development, design reviews, root cause analysis, and engineering change management (ECN/ECR). * Familiarity with APQP and continuous product improvement methodologies. * Ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing. * Strong commitment to ensuring product quality, cost-effectiveness, manufacturability, and compliance with automotive standards.