Director of Strategy & Operations Location : Bengaluru, India Experience : 18–23 years Compensation : ₹28–30 LPA + ESOPs Reporting To : CEO Employment Type : Full-time E-Trnl Energy is a pioneering battery technology startup based in Bengaluru, building next-generation lithium-ion cells engineered for ultra-fast charging. We are at the forefront of India’s clean-tech movement, enabling transformative advances in electric mobility. Backed by industry-leading minds and forward-thinking investors, we are now strengthening our founding team to scale from pre-seed to commercial success. We are seeking a Director of Strategy & Operations who will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s non-technical core — leading investor management, fundraising, operations, and strategic customer engagement. This is a foundational leadership role for a seasoned professional with 18–23 years of experience, ideally across strategic operations, and organizational design. The Director will report directly to the CEO and will be instrumental in driving business stability, investor confidence, and long-term growth. The role spans seven core areas of responsibility: 1. Investor Relations You will be the primary point of contact for all existing investors, managing communications, reporting, and relationship-building. This includes preparing regular updates, financial summaries, milestone reports, and ensuring all investor obligations are met. You'll also work closely with the CEO to shape narratives, coordinate meetings, and handle investor follow-ups. 2. Fundraising Strategy & Execution You will lead the company’s end-to-end fundraising efforts — including equity, debt, and grant funding. This involves identifying funding opportunities, building investment decks, managing data rooms, setting up and running pitch meetings, handling investor diligence, negotiating term sheets, and coordinating with legal and financial advisors. You will also manage government and private-sector grant applications and ensure timely submissions and compliance. 3. Administrative & Operational Oversight You will build and oversee all administrative and general operational systems including financial controls, accounting workflows, procurement protocols, internal reporting processes, vendor management, and document governance. You will create structured systems for purchases, reimbursements, and payments, and work with external agencies as needed to ensure accurate bookkeeping and statutory compliance. 4. Product-Customer Interface You will assist the product side by managing and advancing strategic conversations with potential customers, industry partners, and early adopters. Your role will include understanding market needs, mapping engagement journeys, capturing key customer feedback, and maintaining detailed documentation of discussions, technical requirements, and progress. This function bridges commercial interest with technical readiness, and you will play a vital role in ensuring alignment between product development and market expectations. 5. Branding, PR, and Media Management As the face of non-technical communications, you will oversee company branding, messaging, and media outreach. This includes maintaining a compelling digital presence, coordinating public announcements, working with PR firms (if needed), and ensuring alignment between external perception and internal values. You will also contribute to pitch decks, whitepapers, and government-facing documents that represent the company’s vision and milestones. 6. Supply Chain & Partner Development You will be responsible for identifying and engaging suppliers, manufacturing partners, and logistics vendors. This includes negotiating terms, managing timelines, and ensuring that procurement and logistics can scale with the company's technical roadmap. You’ll also build and formalize partner agreements and oversee the evaluation of cost structures and delivery performance. 7. Government Liaison & Policy Alignment You will lead all interactions with government bodies, industry clusters, and policy institutions. This includes preparing required documentation for compliance, handling government communication, securing regulatory clearances, and exploring opportunities under central and state-level clean energy schemes. Your ability to navigate bureaucratic systems and align with government priorities will be a critical success factor. In the first 6 months , your priorities will include: strengthening investor relationships and delivering consistent reporting, successfully managing the next fundraising round (equity, debt, or grants), and establishing a structured framework for customer engagement and documentation. You should have a Master’s degree and an MBA (or equivalent) from a reputed institute, and bring with you demonstrable experience managing high-stakes operations in dynamic, ambiguous environments. This is a demanding but high-upside opportunity. The toughest part of this role will be managing multiple functions with limited resources and evolving clarity — a true “many hats” position in a deep-tech startup. However, the biggest reward is the opportunity to build and shape one of India’s most promising clean-tech companies from the ground up, with meaningful ownership and influence over its trajectory.
Title: Process Engineer - Cell Fabrication Location: Bengaluru, India Experience: 2-3 years Compensation: ₹5-7.5L per annum Introduction: e-TRNL Energy is a pioneering battery technology startup based in Bengaluru, building next-generation lithium-ion cells engineered for ultra-fast charging. We are at the forefront of India’s clean-tech movement, enabling transformative advances in electric mobility. Backed by industry-leading minds and forward-thinking investors, we are now strengthening our founding team to scale from pre-seed to commercial success. Join us at e-TRNL Energy and be part of a company that’s not just building advanced technology, but also shaping a vibrant and purpose-driven culture. Job summary: We are seeking a skilled engineer to lead the development of lithium-ion pouch cells, focusing on cell design, prototyping, and performance optimisation. The role involves hands-on work with electrode formulation, cell assembly, and electrochemical testing. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of battery materials, manufacturing processes, and safety protocols. Key responsibilities: Develop and optimise electrode formulations to meet electrochemical performance and manufacturability targets. Lead material selection and qualification efforts in collaboration with internal teams, ensuring consistency and quality across batches. Design and execute experiments for coating, drying, calendaring, and pouch cell assembly at lab and pilot scale; analyse results using statistical and electrochemical methods. Create and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, SOPs, and test plans; contribute to DFMEA and PFMEA processes. Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to support process scale-up, troubleshooting, and production transfer. Mentor junior engineers or technicians and drive continuous improvement in formulation and electrode processing workflows. Qualifications & skills B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline; higher education (M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D.) is a plus. Solid understanding of materials science, electrochemistry, process development, and manufacturing technologies relevant to lithium-ion cells. Proven experience (1–2 years) of hands-on experience in pouch cell development, including coating, stacking, assembly, and sealing processes. Experience transitioning processes from lab-scale to pilot-scale is highly desirable. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with data analysis and visualisation software is an advantage. Demonstrated problem-solving ability and a strong analytical mindset. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to document work clearly and collaborate across teams. Strong attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills in a fast-paced R&D or manufacturing environment. Ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional teams; proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn. Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all aspects of work. For more details, please write to careers@etrnl.energy For more information, visit https://e-trnl.energy/
Title: Mechanical Engineer Location: Bengaluru, India Experience: 2-3 years Compensation: ₹5-7L per annum Company Introduction: e-TRNL Energy is a pioneering battery technology startup based in Bengaluru, building next-generation lithium-ion cells engineered for ultra-fast charging. We are at the forefront of India’s clean-tech movement, enabling transformative advances in electric mobility. Backed by industry-leading minds and forward-thinking investors, we are now strengthening our founding team to scale from pre-seed to commercial success. Join us at e-TRNL Energy and be part of a company that’s not just building advanced technology, but also shaping a vibrant and purpose-driven culture. Who are you: An ideal candidate has a sound knowledge of fabrication and different machining processes to develop special purpose machines and equipment, in this case cells and batteries and its components. Subsequently, the candidate must have a penchant for solving manufacturing problems. Qualifications, education and/or experience: · B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Mechanical/ Production/ Additive Manufacturing · Strong Knowledge of fabrication techniques as well as GD&T is a must · Strong knowledge of sheet metal design · Strong knowledge of basic as well as advanced manufacturing processes · Proficient with Microsoft office suite · Must have inherent problem-solving skills · Strong communication skills · Knowledge of CNC programming is a plus Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Understand processes related to cell fabrication and design suitable equipment Supervise machine/equipment fabrication Development of vendor base to optimize fabrication timelines Supervise outsourced parts/machines/equipment fabrication For more details, please write to careers@etrnl.energy For more information, visit https://e-trnl.energy/
As an Administrative Executive at e-TRNL Energy in Bengaluru, India, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our office operations. You will be responsible for managing various administrative tasks to support the daily activities of the organization. Your role will involve coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for the staff, maintaining office supplies, overseeing office maintenance, and handling incoming calls and correspondence professionally. Additionally, you will assist in document preparation, filing, record-keeping, and support HR with onboarding formalities and employee engagement activities. Tracking expenses, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements will also be part of your responsibilities. You will work closely with the team to support budget tracking and maintain a high level of organization and efficiency in all administrative functions. To be successful in this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification along with 2-3 years of experience in administrative or operational support. Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is essential. Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and time-management skills are also required. You should be able to handle confidential information with discretion and have a self-motivated and proactive attitude towards your work. Preferred attributes for this role include familiarity with administrative processes in a startup or high-growth environment and a positive, problem-solving mindset. By joining e-TRNL Energy, you will be part of a dynamic team that is driving innovation in battery technology for ultra-fast charging and contributing to India's clean-tech movement in electric mobility. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven culture and contribute to the success of our organization.,