Project Lead: Second-Life Battery Repurposing

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About the Company:

Navprakriti Green Energies is a pioneering startup focused on sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling. As we expand into second-life battery applications, we are setting up a dedicated line to test, repurpose, and assemble used batteries into functional energy storage solutions. We're seeking a technically sound, execution-driven professional to lead this greenfield project.

Role Overview:

Project Lead Second-Life Battery Repurposing

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Lead the planning and execution of the second-life battery repurposing line within the recycling facility.
  
• Prepare detailed project plan including timelines, budget, technical specifications, and resource requirements.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams (plant, procurement, finance, EHS) to align project deliverables.
  

2. Technology & Vendor Selection

• Identify suitable technologies and equipment for:
  
• Battery SoH (State of Health) testing
  
• Grading and sorting
  
• BMS integration
  
• Pack assembly and balancing
  
• Final performance testing
  
• Evaluate and finalize vendors for machinery, software (battery analytics), and technical services.
  
• Negotiate contracts and track delivery schedules, installation, and commissioning.
  

3. Facility Layout & Infrastructure Design

• Design the layout of the second-life battery line: workflow zoning, equipment placement, storage, and safety pathways.
  
• Determine requirements for electrical connections, ventilation, fire safety, and ESD control.
  
• Oversee infrastructure readiness and coordinate with civil/facility teams for modifications.
  

4. Process Development & SOPs

• Establish standard operating procedures for:
  
• Battery testing and SoH classification
  
• Disassembly, repackaging, and assembly
  
• Safety gear, ESD, and fire safety compliance
  
• Create process flowcharts, operator instructions, and maintenance protocols.
  

5. Safety, Compliance & Certifications

• Ensure compliance with national regulations (e.g., BIS, CPCB, MNRE) for second-life battery products.
  
• Collaborate with safety and quality teams to implement necessary protections (thermal, short circuit, etc.).
  
• Drive quality assurance protocols for reliability and performance of repurposed batteries.
  

6. Handover & Operationalization

• Conduct dry runs, trial batches, and validation of repurposed battery packs.
  
• Train operators and technical staff on equipment and processes.
  
• Prepare documentation and hand over the line to operations team for full-scale production.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

  B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical, Electronics, Energy Systems, or related field. M.Tech or MBA (Operations/Technology Management) is a plus.

• Experience:

• 510 years in lithium-ion battery domain, energy storage systems, or EV battery packs.
  
• Prior experience in setting up a new line/factory/assembly unit is

  highly preferred

  .
• Experience with battery diagnostics, repurposing, or BMS integration is

  a strong advantage

  .

Key Skills:

• Project management & techno-commercial execution
  
• Hands-on experience with battery testing & BMS
  
• Vendor identification, techno-commercial evaluation
  
• Layout & process design in industrial environments
  
• Regulatory awareness (BIS, CPCB, MNRE, MoEF guidelines)
  
• Good understanding of fire safety, ESD, and thermal management
  
• Strong documentation and SOP drafting ability
  

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to lead a greenfield project in a high-growth cleantech sector
  
• Autonomy to design and build a future-ready line
  
• Long-term leadership and career growth opportunity
  
• Work in a mission-driven organization focused on sustainability and innovation