Lead Engineer - HV Battery Frame

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited is seeking a Design Engineer in the CAD Unit to drive development of HV battery components and assemblies, including cooling and cell-contacting systems, in a fast-paced, agile environment.

You will create and maintain 3D CATIA models and drawings, collaborate with the HV battery development team, and focus on optimizing performance, manufacturability, and vehicle integration while adhering to standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with HV battery systems
• CATIA V5/3D CAD design experience
• Knowledge of DIN ISO 16742 (plastic molding) and DIN ISO 2768 (metal punching) standards
• Experience with FMK (Functional Tolerance Chain Analysis) for component precision

Responsibilities

• Design and development of HV battery components and assemblies, including cooling systems and cell contacting components
• Creation and maintenance of 3D CAD models and drawings using CATIA
• Collaborate closely with HV battery development team
• Optimize functionality, cost, manufacturability, and vehicle integration
• Support technical reviews, engineering changes, and series development activities

Skills

Cross-functional teams

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Results-driven

Tools

CATIA V5

3D CAD Design

FMK Analysis

Job description

At BMWTechWorks India, you will be part of the innovative Cluster Digital Product Engineering, driving the development of vital components for BMW’s next-generation electric vehicles. As a Design Engineer in our CAD Unit, you will focus on the development

The scope includes sheet-metal, casting and plastic design, engineering change and variant management, technical drawings, FTA parts, FMK analyses, interface models, geometrical integration concepts and joining-technology activities. The role executes prioritised engineering work packages from the shared backlog and contributes to complete, traceable and high-quality engineering results.

The role operates within an agile delivery model with agreed quality, timing and governance requirements. Responsibilities include coordinating technical interfaces, aligning engineering inputs, resolving technical dependencies and providing transparent status and risk information.

The role supports the standardisation, automation and scalable delivery of recurring engineering activities, including the application of suitable digital and AI-enabled solutions, within the ES-31 BTI Hub pilot.

Join us and contribute your skills in a collaborative environment dedicated to shaping the future of electric mobility with BMW.

• ? Responsibility for the design and development of HV battery components and assemblies, including cooling systems, cell contacting systems, cell sensing components, and injection-molded plastic parts


• Creation and maintenance of 3D CAD models and drawings using CATIA


• Close collaboration with the HV battery development team


• Optimization of functionality, cost, manufacturability, and vehicle integration


• Support of technical reviews, engineering changes, and series development activities

What should you bring along

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.


• A results-driven approach to meet project deadlines and quality expectations.


• Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal departments and external suppliers.


• Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in component design and production.

Must have technical skill

• Proficient in CAD, especially CATIA V5/3D, for 2D and 3D construction including array and subcomponents, board outlines, folding/bending, panelization, and technical drawing.


• Knowledge of DIN ISO 16742 (plastic molding) and DIN ISO 2768 (metal punching) standards.


• Experience with high-voltage battery systems, including air and creepage requirements.


• Familiarity with FMK (Functional Tolerance Chain Analysis) to ensure component precision and function.

Good to have Technical skills

• Previous experience in automotive battery development or related high-voltage systems.


• Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality assurance in automotive component production.


• Ability to identify cost-saving potentials without compromising safety and quality.