Mechanical Engineer-Intern

EMO Energy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

EMO Energy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Intern to join our Battery RD team in Bangalore. You will experiment, analyze, and optimize charging profiles for advanced battery systems, performing hands-on testing, data collection, and analysis to enhance battery performance and lifecycle.

The role offers a 6-month paid internship with opportunities to transition to full-time based on performance, and exposure to next-generation EV technology within a fast-moving startup environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Basic understanding of lithium-ion batteries and electrochemical processes.
• Knowledge of battery testing and lab equipment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand cell cycling and data collection for charge/discharge cycles.
• Set up lab equipment and log data for voltage, current, temp, and capacity.
• Experiment with different charging profiles and baseline tests.
• Design fast-charging profiles and optimize current, time, and rest intervals.
• Analyze how profiles affect battery lifecycle and health.
• Develop basic predictive models for lifecycle impacts.
• Prepare reports and collaborate on ML applications in battery health.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Lab safety and protocols

Documentation

Education

B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or related fields

Job description

Position: Mechanical Engineer - Intern

Location: Bangalore (On-site)

Duration: 6 Months

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or related fields

About Us

At EMO Energy, were a fast-moving deep-tech startup revolutionizing electric mobility. We build a complete end-to-end EV technology stack, from high-performance battery systems to intelligent control electronics. Our focus is on innovation, speed, and real-world impact, with products designed and developed from the ground up.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer - Intern will work closely with our Battery RD team to experiment, analyse, and optimise charging profiles for advanced battery systems. This role involves hands-on experimentation, data collection, and analysis to improve battery performance and lifecycle. It provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to innovative EV technology and contribute to real-world solutions in the sustainable mobility sector.

What You Will Do

• Understanding Cell Cycling and Data Collection including charge/discharge cycles and health metrics.
• Set up and operate lab equipment like cyclers and battery testing setups while adhering to safety protocols and collect and log data related to charge/discharge cycles, voltage, current, temperature, and capacity degradation.
• Experimentation with Different Charging Profiles and conduct baseline tests using standard charging profiles to establish reference performance metrics.
• Design and execute experiments with various fast-charging profiles, optimising parameters such as current rates, charging times, and rest intervals.
• Analyse the impact of different profiles on battery lifecycle, focusing on both short-term capacity and long-term health.
• Evaluate cycle performance data to determine efficiency, cycle life, and capacity degradation rates and develop basic predictive models (potentially utilizing Machine Learning) for estimating lifecycle impacts based on charging profiles.
• Identify optimal charging curves using data-driven approaches to balance speed and battery longevity.
• Maintain detailed documentation of experiments, methodologies, and results and prepare interim and final reports summarizing key findings and recommended practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore machine learning applications in battery health monitoring.

What We re Looking For

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Basic understanding of lithium-ion batteries, battery systems, and electrochemical processes.
• Knowledge of battery testing, charge/discharge cycles, and laboratory equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in experimentation and data analysis.
• Understanding of laboratory safety practices and testing protocols.
• Good documentation and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience or academic projects involving EV technology, battery testing, or energy storage systems will be an added advantage.
• Available for a full-time internship of 6 months, with the possibility of full-time employment based on performance.

Note: This is a paid internship.

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