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[Only 24h Left] Sr Engineer- Advanced Battery Testing

[Only 24h Left] Sr Engineer- Advanced Battery Testing

V-GuardKochi, Kerala, India
5 hours ago
Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT : R&D Electronics

POSITION : Senior Engineer – Advanced Battery Testing (Product Validation Lab)

JOB STATUS : Full time

LOCATION : Kochi, HO

Responsibilities :

  • Develop and execute Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R) for advanced chemistry battery packs.
  • Conduct pack-level performance validation using pack testers, inverters, solar inverters,

solar charge controllers, and chargers.

  • Verify application compatibility across various power electronics systems and operational

    • modes.

  • Perform safety-critical tests, including nail penetration, thermal runaway simulation,

    • overcharge / over-discharge, and short-circuit testing.

  • Conduct environmental and mechanical robustness tests (thermal cycling, vibration,

    • humidity, dust ingress).

  • Perform accelerated life testing (HALT, endurance runs) to assess pack reliability.
  • Execute BMS functional verification for pack-level applications and ensure compliance

    • with safety cut-offs.

  • Support limited cell-level characterization and BMS testing when required.
  • Operate and maintain DAQs, oscilloscopes, thermal chambers, environmental chambers,

    • and pack test rigs.

  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for pack-level failures and recommend design or

    • process improvements.

  • Analyse test data to support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and design optimization.
  • Prepare detailed technical reports with test results, deviations, conclusions, and

    • recommendations.

  • Ensure compliance with relevant IEC, BIS, UN38.3, and other applicable standards.

    • Communication :

    Strong verbal and written skills for creating clear test plans, procedures, and reports.

    Ability to present validation findings to R&D, Operations, and Certification stakeholders

    effectively.

    Core Competencies :

  • Expertise in battery pack testing methodologies for advanced chemistries.
  • Proficiency in safety and environmental testing for battery packs.
  • Understanding of battery integration with inverters, solar systems, and chargers.
  • Hands-on experience with pack testers, DAQs, and environmental testing equipment.

    • Interpersonal Competencies

  • Effective collaboration with R&D internal cross-functional teams.
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous process improvement.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

    • Professional Skills Required :

  • Deep understanding of lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and other advanced battery chemistries.
  • Knowledge of BMS functionality, pack assembly, and safety systems.
  • Skilled in operating oscilloscopes, power analysers, thermal chambers, vibration tables,

    • and environmental test rigs.

  • Ability to execute both manual and automated testing workflows.
  • Proficiency in MS Office for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.

    • Desirable :

  • Experience in UN38.3, IEC 62133, and BIS safety certification testing.
  • Knowledge of EMI / EMC testing for battery systems.
  • Exposure to statistical reliability tools (Weibull, Arrhenius).

    • Educational Qualifications & Experience :

    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or related discipline).

    5–10 years of hands-on experience in battery pack testing and validation in a product

    design validation environment.

    Industry Preferred :

    Battery system manufacturers, energy storage system developers, inverter / UPS / solar

    product manufacturers.

    General Requirements :

  • Self-motivated, process-driven, and detail-oriented.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Commitment to quality, safety standards, and continuous improvement.
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