Project Engineer – LI-ion Batteries Testing and Compliance

Growth For Impact; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Growth For Impact in Bengaluru seeks a technical leader to spearhead the end-to-end setup and commissioning of a Li-ion battery testing laboratory. You will own infrastructure, equipment selection, validation, and hands-on leadership from day one.

You will define test methods and SOPs aligned with global accreditation, oversee safety and quality, review designs, perform failure analyses, and work with global SMEs to enable certification and client success.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end setup and commissioning of a Li-ion battery testing laboratory including infrastructure, equipment selection, and validation
• Define and implement test methods, SOPs, and lab processes aligned with global accreditation and compliance requirements
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and take ownership of complex testing and certification projects from day one
• Plan and execute battery testing programs in line with global safety and performance standards
• Review product designs, specifications, and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable standards
• Perform failure analysis, safety assessments, and risk evaluations for lithium-ion batteries
• Serve as a technical reviewer for test data, reports, and certification decisions ensuring accuracy and quality
• Ensure adherence to global quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal processes
• Identify technical gaps, deviations, and corrective actions across projects
• Act as a technical advisor to clients, supporting certification strategy and resolution of technical issues
• Collaborate with global and regional SMEs for technical alignment and capability building
• Support business growth initiatives through technical consultation and customer engagement
• Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables and ensure effective execution
• Oversee lab activities, resource planning, and technician coordination
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, lab quality systems, and operational requirements
• Support the development of UL standards, test methods, and testing equipment
• Represent UL at industry events, including seminars, conferences, and trade shows
• Integrate continuous improvement practices across all technical and operational activities
• UL’s Code of Conduct and ensure compliance with physical and digital security protocols

Job description

ROLE

• Lead end-to-end setup and commissioning of a Li-ion battery testing laboratory including infrastructure, equipment selection, and validation
• Define and implement test methods, SOPs, and lab processes aligned with global accreditation and compliance requirements
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership and take ownership of complex testing and certification projects from day one
• Plan and execute battery testing programs in line with global safety and performance standards
• Review product designs, specifications, and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable standards
• Perform failure analysis, safety assessments, and risk evaluations for lithium-ion batteries
• Serve as a technical reviewer for test data, reports, and certification decisions ensuring accuracy and quality
• Ensure adherence to global quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal processes
• Identify technical gaps, deviations, and corrective actions across projects
• Act as a technical advisor to clients, supporting certification strategy and resolution of technical issues
• Collaborate with global and regional SMEs for technical alignment and capability building
• Support business growth initiatives through technical consultation and customer engagement
• Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables and ensure effective execution
• Oversee lab activities, resource planning, and technician coordination
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, lab quality systems, and operational requirements
• Support the development of UL standards, test methods, and testing equipment
• Represent UL at industry events, including seminars, conferences, and trade shows
• Integrate continuous improvement practices across all technical and operational activities
• UL’s Code of Conduct and ensure compliance with physical and digital security protocols