- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- 5–8 years
Lead Engineer Thermal and Reliability – Energy Storage and Reliability will lead thermal management, mechanical integration, and reliability engineering for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Responsibilities
- Lead thermal design and system integration of utility-scale BESS, including battery racks, DC blocks, and containerized systems.
- Develop thermal models and perform CFD, heat transfer, fluid flow, and HVAC analysis.
- Drive DFMEA, reliability assessments, root cause analysis, and product validation.
- Lead BESS gas management, ventilation, purge systems, and deflagration protection.
- Ensure compliance with NFPA 68, NFPA 69, NFPA 855, and applicable IEC/UL standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or Thermal Engineering
- Nice to have: Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical, Thermal, or Energy Systems Engineering
- Nice to have: hands-on experience in utility-scale BESS and battery DC block development
- Nice to have: thermal runaway hazard assessment
- Nice to have: gas dispersion