Head – OEM, R&D 4 W

Role Purpose

To support research and development activities within the Lead Acid Battery category, contributing to innovation, performance optimization, and cost-effective product solutions. The role involves hands-on experimentation, testing, data analysis, and assisting in the design and development of new and improved battery technologies.

Key Deliverables

• Conduct lab experiments and pilot-scale trials to evaluate new materials, additives, or processes.
• Support prototype development, electrochemical testing, and validation activities.
• Record and analyse experimental data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to senior R&D management.
• Analyse critical data related to product field performance and failures including failure modes and analytics related to same
• Assist in benchmarking studies of competitor products and new technologies.
• Ensure timely execution of test plans aligned with NPD and R&D programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing, and Procurement during trials and scale-up.
• Interfacing with customer on NPD and quality complaint related issues.
• Prior experience of APQP preparation and submission of Production part approval process

Functional/Domain Expertise

• Basic to intermediate understanding of Lead Acid Battery chemistry and materials.
• Familiarity with lab-scale battery testing techniques (e.g., charge/discharge cycles, impedance analysis).
• Knowledge of battery manufacturing .
• Ability to interpret test data, charts, and performance trends.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Origin, MATLAB) and technical reporting.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical engineering or related field.

Experience

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in battery R&D, preferably in Lead Acid Batteries.
• Experience in laboratory testing, product evaluation, and technical data analysis.
• Exposure to industrial R&D or academic research projects in electrochemical systems is desirable.
• Hands on experience of 3D modelling software like CATIA , Unigraphics along with working knowledge of FEM software like ANSYS etc

Preferred Industries

• Battery Manufacturing (Lead Acid or other chemistries)
• Automotive (Battery applications)
• Power Backup / Energy Storage Systems