Research And Development Manager

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Role Overview

Senior R&D Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the R&D team in designing, developing, and optimizing

  high-voltage ESS and BESS solutions

  for industrial, commercial, and renewable applications.
• Oversee

  new product development (NPD)

  — from concept, prototype design, and validation to pilot production and field testing.
• Define and validate

  battery pack architecture

  ,

  cell selection

  ,

  thermal management

  , and

  safety systems

  for large-format energy storage applications.
• Supervise

  BMS hardware and firmware development

  , including communication protocols (CAN, RS485, UART, Modbus, etc.) and system integration.
• Conduct

  testing and performance validation

  of lithium-ion batteries, modules, and systems (electrical, mechanical, and environmental).
• Collaborate with

  cross-functional teams

  (Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales) to ensure technical feasibility, cost efficiency, and product reliability.
• Lead efforts in

  IoT integration, remote monitoring, and data analytics

  for smart battery systems.
• Prepare and review

  technical documentation

  , including BOMs, SOPs, test reports, and validation plans.
• Stay abreast of

  emerging technologies

  in battery chemistry, power electronics, and renewable energy integration.
• Mentor and develop junior R&D engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Deep understanding of

  high-voltage ESS/BESS system design (up to 1500V DC)

  .
• Strong background in

  battery pack design, integration, and validation

  .
• Expertise in

  BMS hardware and firmware

  , SOC/SOH estimation, and communication protocols.
• Proficiency in using laboratory and diagnostic tools such as DSO, CRO, DC-DC power supplies, battery cyclers, and environmental chambers.
• Experience in

  thermal management systems

  and

  safety standards (IEC/UL/IS)

  .
• Proven ability to manage complex R&D projects, suppliers, and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering

  (Ph.D. preferred).

• 8–12 years

  of experience in R&D for

  lithium-ion batteries

  , with at least

  3–5 years in ESS/BESS development

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  cell characterization, pack testing

  , and

  system-level validation

  .
• Knowledge of

  latest ESS technologies

  ,

  renewable integration

  , and

  smart grid compatibilit