Assistant General Manager_Battery Systems Engineering and Architecture

Olectra Greentech; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Olectra Greentech is seeking an Assistant General Manager for Battery Systems Engineering and Architecture in Hyderabad. You will lead BEV battery systems engineering from concept through SOP and validation, translating vehicle requirements into robust system architectures and energy-management strategies while coordinating with BMS, cell tech, pack engineering, and vehicle controls teams.

The role requires 8+ years in HV Li-ion battery systems engineering with strong automotive/BEV exposure and

Qualifications

• > Master’s degree in Electrical/ Electronics / Automotive / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Controls or related engineering.
• > 8+ years HV Li-ion battery systems engineering/architecture experience with automotive/BEV exposure.
• > Proven BEV battery development and vehicle integration experience.
• > Strong battery sizing, energy management, SOC management, regenerative braking, power limits and thermal derating.
• > Understanding of BMS architecture, SOC/SOH/SOP, balancing, diagnostics and protection.
• > Knowledge of HV architecture, contactors, pre-charge, HVIL, isolation monitoring, fusing and HV safety.
• > Experience with drive-cycle analysis, battery energy modeling and system simulation.
• > MATLAB/Simulink, Python or equivalent tools.
• > Functional safety, DFMEA, requirements engineering and system validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead BEV battery systems engineering from concept architecture through validation and SOP.
• Translate vehicle requirements for range, energy, power, charging, performance, thermal behavior and battery life into system requirements.
• Own battery sizing and architecture covering voltage, energy/power, cell/module configuration, BMS, HV distribution, contactors, pre-charge, HVIL, sensing, cooling and vehicle interfaces.
• Develop BEV energy-management strategies covering SOC windows, power limits, regenerative braking, charge/discharge management and thermal derating.
• Define system requirements, functional interfaces, operating modes, diagnostics, fault handling and protection strategies.
• Drive cross-functional integration with BMS, Cell Technology, Pack Engineering, Vehicle Controls, Thermal, Charging, Powertrain and Software teams.
• Support drive-cycle analysis, energy-consumption modeling, battery sizing and system optimization.
• Lead system-level trade-offs across range, power, weight, cost, safety, thermal performance, reliability and life.
• Provide system inputs for SOC/SOH/SOP algorithms, BMS functions and battery operating strategies.
• Drive DFMEA, functional safety inputs, requirements traceability and validation planning.
• Support prototype builds, vehicle integration, calibration, testing and resolution of complex system-level issues.
• Coordinate with suppliers, technology partners and top-tier ESPs on system requirements and technical solutions.
• Develop system engineering standards, reusable architectures and design guidelines; mentor engineers within the function.

Skills

HV battery systems engineering

BMS architecture

Battery sizing

Energy management

System integration

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

DFMEA

Requirements engineering

Systems validation

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/ Electronics / Automotive / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Controls

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Job description

Assistant General Manager_Battery Systems Engineering and Architecture

Function: Battery Engineering | Experience: 8+ years | Reports to: DGM Battery Systems Engineering | Location: Hyderabad

Role Overview

Lead key workstreams within Battery Systems Engineering & Architecture for HV Li-ion battery systems in BEV applications. Own system requirements, battery architecture, sizing, BEV energy management and vehicle integration from concept through validation and SOP, while supporting the DGM in building a strong systems engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead BEV battery systems engineering from concept architecture through validation and SOP.
• Translate vehicle requirements for range, energy, power, charging, performance, thermal behavior and battery life into system requirements.
• Own battery sizing and architecture covering voltage, energy/power, cell/module configuration, BMS, HV distribution, contactors, pre-charge, HVIL, sensing, cooling and vehicle interfaces.
• Develop BEV energy-management strategies covering SOC windows, power limits, regenerative braking, charge/discharge management and thermal derating.
• Define system requirements, functional interfaces, operating modes, diagnostics, fault handling and protection strategies.
• Drive cross-functional integration with BMS, Cell Technology, Pack Engineering, Vehicle Controls, Thermal, Charging, Powertrain and Software teams.
• Support drive-cycle analysis, energy-consumption modeling, battery sizing and system optimization.
• Lead system-level trade-offs across range, power, weight, cost, safety, thermal performance, reliability and life.
• Provide system inputs for SOC/SOH/SOP algorithms, BMS functions and battery operating strategies.
• Drive DFMEA, functional safety inputs, requirements traceability and validation planning.
• Support prototype builds, vehicle integration, calibration, testing and resolution of complex system-level issues.
• Coordinate with suppliers, technology partners and top-tier Engineering Service Providers (ESPs) on system requirements and technical solutions.
• Develop system engineering standards, reusable architectures and design guidelines; mentor engineers within the function.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Controls or related engineering.
• 8+ years of HV Li-ion battery systems engineering/architecture experience, with strong automotive/BEV exposure.
• Proven experience in BEV battery development and vehicle integration.
• Strong expertise in battery sizing, energy management, SOC management, regenerative braking, power limits and thermal derating.
• Strong understanding of BMS architecture, SOC/SOH/SOP, balancing, diagnostics and protection.
• Good knowledge of HV architecture, contactors, pre-charge, HVIL, isolation monitoring, fusing and HV safety.
• Experience with drive-cycle analysis, battery energy modeling and system simulation.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, Python or equivalent engineering tools.
• Understanding of functional safety, DFMEA, requirements engineering and system validation.

Leadership Profile

• Strong system-level thinker and problem solver with excellent technical judgment.
• Ability to influence and coordinate multiple multidisciplinary internal and external teams.
• Experience with suppliers, technology partners and top-tier ESPs is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, stakeholder-management and execution skills.
• Ability to balance performance, safety, reliability, cost, weight and time-to-market.
• International/overseas engineering exposure is an advantage.

Key Success Outcomes

Right battery architecture | Optimized BEV energy management | Accurate sizing | Effective vehicle integration | Robust system requirements | Safe & reliable operation | Successful validation & SOP | Scalable battery platforms

Preferred background: EV/automotive OEMs, battery manufacturers, Tier-1 suppliers, global engineering organizations or top-tier ESPs with strong HV battery systems, BEV energy management, BMS and vehicle integration experience.