Architect - Hardware Packaging

Ather Energy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

At Ather Energy, the Hardware Packaging team designs the physical packaging for our next-generation electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, aligning with engineering roadmaps and strategic objectives.

You will lead end-to-end packaging architecture for vehicle systems, drive product engineering from concept to mass production, and guide material selection, thermal management, IP ratings, and manufacturing strategies, while mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in hardware packaging, mechanical design, or electromechanical architecture.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics or related field.
• Deep expertise in 1D/3D stack-up tolerance analysis and GD&T.
• Comprehensive understanding of DFMEA/AFMEA and risk mitigation.
• Knowledge of automotive power electronics environments.
• Proven record delivering multiple product life cycles from concept to mass production.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and packaging architecture for vehicle systems and charging infrastructure.
• Drive product engineering from concept to component level, meeting schedule, performance, and cost targets.
• Lead hardware packaging technology roadmap with modular designs.
• Define and maintain physical layout specs in the Architecture Master Document.
• Guide component selection (OTS/BTS/BTP) and design box-build enclosures.
• Define strategies for thermal management, IP ratings, sealing, and venting.
• Lead reviews such as DFMEA/AFMEA, material selection analyses, and manufacturing evaluations.
• Mentor engineers and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with UL, ARAI, BIS, IEC standards for electronics and assemblies.
• Maximize platform reusability and modularity to accelerate time-to-market and reduce unit cost.

Skills

Hardware packaging

Mechanical design

Electromechanical architecture

DFMEA

AFMEA

GD&T

High-density packaging

High-voltage packaging

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical/Mechatronics

Job description

Reporting to: Team Lead - Hardware Packaging

Team name: Hardware Packaging Engineering

About the Team and the Role

The Hardware Packaging team at Ather drives the physical design and structural packaging of our next-generation electric vehicle and charging infrastructure platforms, aligning closely with organizational strategic objectives and engineering roadmaps.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design and packaging architecture for vehicle systems and charging infrastructure in alignment with platform requirements.

Drive product engineering from concept creation down to component levels, consistently achieving schedule, performance, structural, and cost targets.

Spearhead the hardware packaging technology roadmap through modular design principles and innovative physical layout architectures.

Author and maintain central physical layout specifications within the Hardware Architecture Master Document.

Guide component selection for Off-The-Shelf (OTS), Build-To-Spec (BTS), and Build-To-Print (BTP) parts, while designing proprietary box-build enclosures.

Define and execute strategies for thermal management, ingress protection (IP ratings), environmental sealing, and structural venting.

Lead engineering design reviews, DFMEA/AFMEA studies, material selection analysis, and manufacturing strategy evaluations.

Mentor engineering talent, conduct competency assessments, and resolve complex technical root causes.

Ensure compliance with international standards and regulatory testing (UL, ARAI, BIS, IEC) for electronics and electrical assemblies.

Maximize platform reusability and design modularity to accelerate time-to-market (TTM), lower unit cost, and enhance quality standards.

Experience and Qualifications

8–10 years of experience in hardware packaging, mechanical design, or electromechanical architecture.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech) in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline from a recognized institute.

Must Have Competencies

Deep expertise in 1D/3D stack-up tolerance analysis and GD&T.

Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes (plastics, sheet metal, pressure die-casting, and advanced fabrication techniques).

Strong abstract thinking and system-level conceptualization capabilities.

Proficiency in DFMEA, AFMEA, and risk mitigation methodologies.

Ability to align product architecture and platform roadmaps with advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Proven experience in high-density and high-voltage electronic packaging.

Track record of delivering at least three full product development life cycles from concept through mass production.

Expertise in material science selection for automotive and power electronics environments.

Structured problem-solving skills using industry best practices (5-Why, Fishbone, RCA, 8D).

Good to have Competencies

Familiarity with Rigid body dynamics and Engineering mechanics of solids.

Knowledge of Structural Design principles.

Understanding of Materials and their properties.

Familiarity with Sealing strategies, testing and detection .

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

16-10-2026

Job ID

AE5426

Department

Battery Pack Engineering & Hardware Pack Engineering