NPD Engineer

Amperehour Energy; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Amperehour Energy seeks an experienced NPD Engineer with strong expertise in BESS, containerized solutions, and electrical panel design to drive end-to-end product development, integrating mechanical and electrical components.

Responsibilities include leading NPD milestones, designing containerized BESS units with ventilation and fire protection, reviewing electrical panels, and coordinating with vendors to ensure compliant, high-quality deployments. A mechanical engineering degree is required.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in BESS system design and integration.
• Hands-on container design (structural + layout).
• Electrical panel design and engineering.
• Knowledge of thermal management and fire protection in BESS.
• Familiarity with standards NFPA, UL, IEC, IS.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD / SolidWorks / EPLAN.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development (NPD) activities from concept to final product release.
• Design and develop containerized BESS solutions, including structural layout, ventilation, and fire protection integration.
• Design and review electrical panels (LT & control) with cable routing and interconnections, ensuring safety compliance.
• Prepare GA drawings, fabrication drawings, and BOQs.
• Ensure integration of battery systems, PCS, and BMS.
• Coordinate with vendors for container fabrication and panel manufacturing.
• Conduct technical evaluation and vendor finalization.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, UL 9540, IEC, IS standards.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP/risk assessment, and value engineering.
• Support testing, FAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.

Skills

BESS design

Container design (structural + layout)

Electrical panel design

Thermal management

Fire protection in BESS

Electrical systems, SLDs, protection

Codes & standards (NFPA, UL, IEC, IS)

Project coordination

Quality & safety focus

HAZOP / risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

EPLAN

Job description

We are looking for an experienced NPD Engineer with strong expertise in BESS, containerized solutions, and electrical panel design. The candidate will be responsible for complete product development, including mechanical and electrical integration of BESS systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Development (NPD) activities from concept to final product release
• Design and develop containerized BESS solutions, including:
  • Structural layout and equipment placement
  • Ventilation and thermal management integration
  • Fire protection system integration (hydrant, sprinkler, clean agent)
• Design and review electrical panels, including:
  • LT panels / control panels
  • Cable routing, termination, and interconnections
  • Compliance with safety and protection requirements
• Prepare and review GA drawings, fabrication drawings, and BOQs
• Ensure integration of:
  • Battery systems
  • PCS (Power Conversion System)
  • BMS systems
• Coordinate with vendors for container fabrication and panel manufacturing
• Conduct technical evaluation and vendor finalization
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards:
  • NFPA, UL 9540, IEC, IS standards
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP/risk assessment, and value engineering
• Support testing, FAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Prepare technical documentation and reports

Roles & Deliverables

• Timely completion of NPD milestones
• Accurate container and panel design deliverables
• Successful product validation and deployment

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills

• Strong experience in BESS system design and integration
• Hands-on experience in:
  • Container design (structural + layout)
  • Electrical panel design and engineering
• Knowledge of thermal management and fire protection systems in BESS
• Proficiency in AutoCAD / SolidWorks / EPLAN
• Understanding of electrical systems, SLDs, and protection schemes
• Familiarity with codes & standards (NFPA, UL, IEC, IS)

Preferred Experience

• Experience in containerized energy storage systems (MW-scale)
• Exposure to fire safety design for lithium-ion batteries
• Experience in EPC / renewable energy / power sector projects

Key Competencies

• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Focus on quality, safety, and timelines

Why This Role?

Lead the development of next-generation BESS products from concept to commercialization, driving innovation in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the clean energy industry.

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering