Electrical Vehicle Trainer

Job title

EV Trainer (EV maintenance and servicing- specialization in Battery packaging assembly and maintenance) - Dr. Reddy's Foundation (DRF)

Overview of the job

DRF is looking for a trainer with experience in the Electrical & Electronics Engineering domain to deliver a course on EV Technician (Battery Pack Assembly Operator - 70% focus + Maintenance & Services 30% of associated elements) . As a faculty, the candidate will get the opportunity to work on live industry-relevant projects and gain exposure to teaching, learning and development, guided by experts and professionals in the field of skill development.

About DRF

Dr. Reddys Foundation’s (DRF) started in 1996 with the mission to educate and skill young people to fast track them towards better livelihood options.

Early programs focused on children’s education and skill development among young people from lower income households. DRF focused on new frontiers like rural livelihoods, inclusion and healthcare to address more complex social problems. But to address complex social problems on a scale requires constant innovation and collective cooperation. The foundation emphasized testing innovative solutions that sustain over the necessary periods and leveraging partnerships to scale up the impact. With several new strategies and interventions, we work in 18 states with diverse partners to collectively solve problems in rural livelihoods, education, healthcare, skill Development, climate action, and inclusion. Our interventions are in line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and stand as an affirmation to our commitment to sustainably empower socially and economically disadvantaged communities.

Roles and responsibilities

• Following the predefined session plan while delivering training to the identified candidates who would be undertaking the course
• Developing skills and knowledge for self and incoming candidates on the identified subjects of Battery Pack Assembly, EV maintenance and EV Service Technician based on the curriculum that is designed
• Conducting concurrent assessments as per the plan to continue to measure the progress of the students
• Preparing learners to face interviews confidently
• Maintaining data with respect to training and related activities
• Participating in center activities (such as organizing Parents' meet, doing retention follow-up, collecting training feedback etc.) along with the other staff members to make the center successful

Eligibility criteria:

- Education qualification

- Work experience

- Technical skills

- Soft skills

Education qualification:

Work experience:

Technical skills:

Must have:

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge about different Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Components like Motors, Motors Controller, and Battery Management Systems
• Experience in EV battery assembly and working knowledge of Battery Charging, Protection, and Management Systems, Battery Pack Sizing and Construction, and Battery Pack Assembly process

Good to have:

• Working knowledge of EV maintenance, including vehicle/ battery testing and management
• Fundamental knowledge of IoT, AI and ADAS
• SAE / FSAE /ISIE Event Participation with experience in vehicle development ( this is a manufacturing skill, may not be a priority for selected job role)
• Experience in working with the latest Automotive Technologies i.e. FCEV, ADAS etc. (working knowledge of basics of these can be good to have/add on, may not be a priority for selected job role))

Soft skills:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Expertise in simplifying topics and working with students from marginalized backgrounds
• Ability to work with teams
• High problem-solving and time-management skills
• Past experience of training or teaching candidates from varied backgrounds