JOB DESCRIPTION
Section I: Basic Information on the
Role
Position Name
Manager Mechanical
Function
Line of Business
BESS (R &D)
Grade
Reporting to
Functionally
Administratively
Roles
Reporting into
No. of
employees
Role
Description
-
Section II: Job Summary
To lead and manage the Mechanical R&D
function for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), with responsibility for
innovation, design, prototyping, testing, and optimization of mechanical
systems to ensure reliability, efficiency, and safety of energy storage
solutions.
Section III: Do – Key Activities
and responsibilities of the role
Perspective
Responsibility
Job
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design and development of BESS
enclosures, thermal management systems, mounting structures, and packaging
solutions.
Manage end-to-end mechanical development lifecycle – concept, CAD
modelling, prototyping, validation, and release to manufacturing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Electrical, Thermal,
Software, Manufacturing) to ensure integrated system design.
Oversee mechanical simulation and analysis activities (FEA, CFD,
vibration, thermal analysis, etc.).
Drive innovation in materials selection, light weighting, IP rating
(dust/water ingress), thermal insulation, and fire safety compliance.
Ensure designs meet relevant standards and certifications (e.g., UL,
IEC, BIS).
Manage relationships with vendors and third-party labs for prototyping
and testing.
Develop and mentor junior engineers within the Mechanical R&D
team.
Prepare technical documentation including design reports, BOMs, test
plans, and validation summaries.
Support cost optimization and DFM/DFA efforts with manufacturing and
supply chain teams.
Monitor emerging trends and technologies in energy storage and
mechanical engineering.
Job
Description
Design of Lithium ion systems must , CATIA /SOLID WORKS
EXPERT, Auto CAD skills , Calculation of Floor loading / and
combinations of series parallel for BESS systems, should be responsible for
creating design to prototype development and ensure all mechanical and
electrical system layouts must adhere the compliance and standards
Section IV: DELIVER – KEY OUTPUTS /
RESULTS FROM THE ROLE
Key
Performance Indicators (KPI) What are the measurable indicators for the role?
Measurable
Deliverables
Candidate with experience in BESS, telecom structure, Cabinet
and rack designs, Calculations of thermo dynamics . Minimum experience of 8 ~
12 years in passive networks , BESS systems , Lithium ion Systems , power
plants
Section V: DISPLAY – KNOWLEDGE
& SKILLS
In this
section, please mention the qualification, technical skills and capabilities
which are essential to execute the role. It may be a reflection of your own
qualification and skills
Qualification
and technical skills required to execute the role. Please mention any
functional knowledge. E.g. PhD in xyz
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Technical
Skills
MS Office &
Project,
Knowledge of SAP
is preferred
Experience
levels required to execute this role
E.g. 2-5 yrs
of experience as an Electrical Engineering in Battery/Solar Grid
Specific Experience
8 - 12 years in electric engineering in Battery/Automative.
Over all
Experience
8 - 12 years in electric engineering in Battery/Automative.
Behavioral
skills / competencies required for the role. E.g. Attention to detail
Behavioral
Skills
·
Mechanical system design and validation
·
CAD and simulation proficiency
·
Knowledge of BESS-specific mechanical
challenges
·
Leadership and team management
·
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
·
Communication and technical documentation
Section V: KEY INTERACTIONS
Mention names
of the roles which are not in your department with whom this role interacts
Key Interaction – Internal
Nature or purpose of
interaction
Team Members and Inter-departmental members
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Seek instructions, provide technical advice
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Keep them informed of progress
