Company Context and Strategic Lens :
Neo Metaliks is part of a promoter group combining a high‑utilization metallurgical manufacturer (Neo Metaliks) and Rupa & Co., one of India’s leading knitwear brands. The group brings :
- Large‑scale manufacturing experience (400k TPA pig‑iron with captive power) and brown / green‑field expansion comfort.
- Cash‑generative balance sheets and strong banking relationships enabling creative financing models.
- Nationwide market access via promoter networks across industrials and real estate, and consumer trust from Rupa.
Our vision for the BESS Business :
Commission a 1 GWh assembly (cells imported), deliver turnkey containerized systems for grid‑scale and Battery packs or rack mounted systems for C&I, build OEM / EMS / BMS partnerships, and scale to a ₹2,000 Cr+ business in 2–3 years with eventual backward integration.
Role Details :
We are looking for a Applications and Solutions Engineer – BESS (C&I) Business.
Location : Kolkata (30–40% client / site exposure in initial 6 months)Experience : 6–10 years in solar / storage / industrial power (open to 3–6 years at Applications Engineer level)Reporting : Director – BESSPurpose of the Role : Provide the techno-commercial backbone for C&I BESS—site discovery, sizing, solution architecture, proposals, and early-stage commissioning; join BD on client meetings during the initial phase.Key Responsibilities to include :
Discovery & site work : audits (bills, interval data, DG logs), load profiling; align use-cases (peak shaving, solar + storage, backup / DG offset).Solution architecture : select chemistry (e.g., LFP), PCS topology, EMS / controls; draft SLDs, BoMs, layouts.Sizing & economics : build LCOS / TCO and customer ROI / IRR models; define dispatch strategy within warranty limits.Proposals : convert designs into clear client proposals with performance guarantees and stated assumptions.Vendor / OEM interface : evaluate quotes / specs; support FAT / SAT checklists; ensure compliance with IEC / IS / UL standards.Commissioning & handover : support installation checks, functional tests, EMS configuration; train client O&M; prepare as-built packs.Quality & safety : embed detection / suppression, clearances, earthing, thermal design, and protection coordination.Internal enablement : maintain calculators / templates; coach BD on technical narratives; feed execution learnings back to design.Qualification & Other Details :
B.E. / B.Tech (Electrical / Power / Energy); M.Tech a plus.Hands-on with C&I site evaluations, SLDs, and integration with PV / DG / UPS.Proficient with load curves, kW / kWh, tariff structures; strong Excel; familiarity with HOMER / PVSyst (ETAP / DIgSILENT a plus).Working knowledge of EMS / controls, PCS selection, protections, and safety / certification regimes (IEC / IS / UL).Strong client-facing communication; ability to present technical proposals clearly; willingness to travel.Remuneration – Best in industry
