Lead Engineer - HV Battery Frame

BMW TechWorks; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India is seeking a Design Engineer in the CAD Unit to drive development of HV battery components and assemblies, including cooling systems and sensing parts. You will create and maintain 3D CAD models in CATIA and work with the HV battery team.

Join a collaborative, agile environment focused on electric mobility, where you will optimize functionality, manufacturability and vehicle integration while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD, CATIA V5/3D for 2D and 3D construction.
• Knowledge of DIN ISO 16742 (plastic molding) and DIN ISO 2768 (metal punching).
• Experience with high-voltage battery systems and related requirements.
• Familiarity with FMK (Functional Tolerance Chain Analysis) for precision.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop HV battery components and assemblies, including cooling and cell contacting systems.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and drawings in CATIA.
• Collaborate with HV battery development team to align interfaces and requirements.
• Optimize functionality, cost, manufacturability and vehicle integration; support technical reviews.

Skills

CATIA V5/3D

HV battery design

3D CAD modeling

FMK analysis

Tools

CATIA

Job description

What awaits you/ Job Profile

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.

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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.