Assistant Manager - BESS 1

TÜV SÜD Energietechnik GmbH Baden-Württemberg; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

TUV SUD South Asia Pvt. Ltd. in Pune seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, integration, installation, and commissioning of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for renewable energy projects.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of experience in BESS, HVAC, thermal management, and project execution, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of experience in BESS, renewable energy, solar, power systems, EPC, or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, thermal management, fire suppression systems, and mechanical integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities for BESS projects from design through commissioning.
• Review and optimize container, enclosure, HVAC, thermal management, and fire protection system designs.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, procurement, and project execution teams.
• Support vendor evaluation, technical bid review, FAT/SAT, and quality inspections.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements.
• Support site installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance validation.
• Prepare engineering documentation, technical specifications, and project reports.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At TÜV SÜD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD Group.

Position: Mechanical Engineer – Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Location: Pune
Experience: 5–8 Years
Industry: Renewable Energy / Energy Storage

Role Purpose

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design, engineering, integration, installation, and commissioning support of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of energy storage solutions for renewable energy applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities for BESS projects from design through commissioning.
• Review and optimize container, enclosure, HVAC, thermal management, and fire protection system designs.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, procurement, and project execution teams.
• Support vendor evaluation, technical bid review, FAT/SAT, and quality inspections.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements.
• Support site installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance validation.
• Prepare engineering documentation, technical specifications, and project reports.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of experience in BESS, renewable energy, solar, power systems, EPC, or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, thermal management, fire suppression systems, and mechanical integration.
• Experience in project execution, commissioning, and vendor management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

At TÜV SÜD Group, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Group Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD Group. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD Group.

Work Area: Industrial Plants, Energy & Environmental Technology

Country/Region: India

Working Model: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time / regular

Company: TUV SUD South Asia Pvt. Ltd.

Org Unit Code: GES

Requisition ID: 7197

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