Module Lead - HV Battery System Design &...

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW TechWorks India Private Limited is seeking a Module Lead for HV Battery System Design in Pune. You will define the HV architecture, drive system-level decisions across battery, power electronics, and HV distribution, and lead development of cutting-edge EV technologies.

The role requires 14+ years in EV/HV automotive systems, leadership experience, and strong collaboration with global teams and suppliers. This position offers growth into system architecture roles within a dynamic EV program.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Electric Vehicle or Automotive HV systems.
• Led teams or modules with delivery of full vehicle/EV programs across development lifecycle.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with global teams and suppliers.
• Hands-on mindset with focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Define and shape the high-voltage architecture for next-gen EVs across battery, power electronics, and HV distribution.
• Lead development of HV systems ensuring safety, efficiency, and scalability per global standards.
• Collaborate with global teams, suppliers, and vehicle integration experts to translate requirements into robust solutions.
• Contribute to technical leadership and system architecture within HV domain in EV projects.
• Coordinate with battery, thermal, software and power electronics teams for seamless integration.
• Operate in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment emphasizing safety and reliability.

Skills

English language skills

German language

Leadership

Communication

Education

Electrical / Electronics / Automotive Engineering degree

Tools

Polarion

Job description

Module Lead - HV Battery System Design &...

• Pune

Posted On 21 Aug 2026

End Date 30 Sep 2026

Required Experience 14 - 18 years

Skills

Skill

Job Description

What awaits you/ Job Profile

• You will define and shape the high-voltage architecture of next-generation electric vehicles, driving system-level decisions across battery, power electronics, and HV distribution.
• You’ll lead the development of cutting-edge EV technologies, ensuring safe, efficient, and scalable HV systems aligned with global standards.
• You’ll collaborate with global engineering teams, suppliers, and vehicle integration experts, translating system requirements into robust technical solutions.
• You’ll join a culture that values innovation, ownership, and technical excellence, with opportunities to deepen expertise in EV systems, functional safety, and power electronics.
• This role offers a strong pathway to technical leadership and system architect roles, contributing to advanced mobility solutions.
• Join the EV engineering team within the High Voltage Systems domain, focusing on development and integration of HV components.
• Collaborate closely with battery, power electronics, thermal, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Be part of a cross-functional environment that emphasizes safety, reliability, and performance of HV systems across the vehicle lifecycle.
• Work in a fast-paced, innovation-driven setup, enabling continuous learning in emerging EV technologies and global automotive standards.

What should you bring along

• Very good English language skills (German language is an advantage).
• Proactive, teamwork-oriented mindset with the ability to operate in a matrix environment.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Automotive Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in Electric Vehicle or Automotive HV systems.
• Proven experience in leading teams or modules, including successful delivery of minimum two full vehicle/EV programs across the entire development lifecycle
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with global teams and suppliers.
• Hands-on mindset with attention to safety and quality

Must have technical skill

• Deep knowledge of:
  • High Voltage Architecture (400V / 800V systems)
  • Battery systems (Li-ion chemistry, BMS basics)
  • Power electronics (inverters, converters)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Electrical schematics & wiring harness design
  • HV safety concepts (isolation, grounding, interlocks)
  • EMC/EMI design considerations
• Experience in:
  • Requirements management tools (xxx Polarion, etc.)
  • DFMEA, DVP&R, validation processes
  • CAN communication & diagnostics (UDS)
• Familiarity with:
  • ISO 26262 Functional Safety
  • Automotive standards (AIS, UNECE, IEC, SAE)
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Testing & validation of HV components
  • Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, insulation testers, etc.)

Good to have Technical skills

• Knowledge of:
  • Thermal management systems for batteries & power electronics
  • Control strategies for EV powertrain
• Experience with:
  • Battery Enclosure, Cell Stacking
  • Bus Bar Packaging
  • Battery System Integration
  • Supplier management
• Familiarity with:
  • Vehicle integration and system-level testing