Mechanical Engineer – Battery Design and Development

Location: Pune, Bhosari MIDC

Company: Kairus Energies Pvt. Ltd.

Experience Required: 2–5 years (preferably in lithium-ion battery systems)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

Kairus Energies is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our battery design and development team. You will be responsible for the end-to-end mechanical design, prototyping, and validation of advanced lithium-ion battery packs for stationary, industrial, and custom applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Design mechanical structures for lithium-ion battery modules and packs, including enclosures, cooling systems, interconnects, and mounting fixtures.

Use CAD tools (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) for 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation.

Collaborate with electrical and thermal engineers to integrate mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems effectively.

Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis, FEA simulations, and thermal analysis in coordination with internal teams or vendors.

Perform DFMEA and participate in design reviews for continuous improvement.

Select materials, fasteners, insulation, and other components considering weight, strength, safety, and cost.

Work closely with prototyping and manufacturing teams to bring designs into production.

Support testing and validation of battery systems under various mechanical and environmental conditions.

Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards (such as IEC 62619, UN38.3) and safety requirements.

Create and maintain BOMs, engineering change documentation, and assembly guidelines.

Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (M.E./M.Tech is a plus).