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Department: Battery Management System (BMS) Location: Coimbatore Role Summary: The Battery Pack Development Manager will lead cross-functional efforts in the design, development, and validation of lithium-ion battery packs for mobility and ESS applications. This role oversees architecture, electrical & mechanical design of modules and packs, integration of hardware/software, BMS calibration, Test plan development and oversight of execution, performance calibration, coordination for certification and support for serial production. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Lead the architecture, sizing, and configuration of battery packs (series/parallel, energy density, thermal, mechanical). Guide cell selection, pack modeling, and trade-off decisions (energy vs. power cells). Approve schematics, layouts, and integration strategies with BMS hardware/software teams. Ensure design compliance with automotive safety standards Project & People Management: Create and own battery pack product development roadmap in sync with vehicle platforms or ESS applications. Define performance KPIs, track deliverables, and manage risk registers. Mentor team members, run performance reviews, and recommend R&R nominations. Collaborate with procurement, suppliers, and OEM customers for pack development alignment. Testing & Validation: Oversee pack validation plans (thermal, electrical, mechanical). Coordinate HIL/SIL simulations and manage issue closure. Sign off pre-SOP test reports, detailed failure analyses, and documentation. Cross-Functional Coordination: Liaise with vehicle architecture, drivetrain, thermal, and homologation teams. Drive design reviews, MoMs, internal documentation, and approvals. Required Qualifications: B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech in Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering. 8–12 years of experience in Li ion battery pack development for EVs and/ or ESS Hands-on with cell chemistry selection, battery modeling, and thermal simulations. Familiarity with CAN, UDS protocols, and BMS architecture. Prior experience managing cross-functional engineering teams Innovative mindset, strong drive and team player Show more Show less
