R&D Head-BESS/ESS

Ss Ventures; Madhya Pradesh; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ss Ventures in India invites applications for an experienced R&D Head – BESS/ESS to lead the R&D function for Battery Energy Storage Systems and Energy Storage Systems. Location: Rajpura, Punjab. 10+ years of relevant experience and hands-on BESS/ESS experience are mandatory.

The candidate will steer architecture, design, testing, and commercialization, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust energy storage products. Compensation starts at 25 LPA onwards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience in BESS and/or ESS.
• Strong experience in Lithium Battery Systems / Lithium Inverter Batteries.
• Strong knowledge of Power Electronics and Energy Storage Systems.
• Experience in leading R&D/Product Development teams.
• Experience in taking products from concept design prototype testing production/commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete R&D function for BESS/ESS products, from concept to prototype and commercialization.
• Drive design and development of Lithium-based BESS/ESS solutions for various applications.
• Develop and optimize battery packs, energy storage systems, and related power-electronics systems.
• Work on system architecture, electrical design, power conversion, protection, control, and energy management.
• Lead the development and integration of BMS, PCS/Inverter, EMS, and battery systems.
• Oversee prototype development, testing, validation, troubleshooting, and product improvement.
• Ensure BESS/ESS products meet performance, reliability, safety, and quality requirements.
• Lead technical discussions with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and stakeholders.
• Guide the R&D team in design, testing, documentation, and product development.
• Drive new product development, technology improvements, cost optimization, and design innovation.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Testing, Purchase, and other cross-functional teams.

Skills

BESS/ESS

Lithium Battery Systems

Power Electronics

BMS

R&D Leadership

Product Development

Education

B.Tech / B.E.

M.Tech / M.E.

Job description

Job Description R&D Head – BESS / ESS

Position: Head – R&D (BESS / ESS)
Location: Rajpura, Punjab
Experience: 10+ Years
CTC: 25 LPA onwards, based on experience and expertise

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced R&D Head – BESS/ESS to lead the Research & Development function for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS).

BESS/ESS experience is mandatory for this position. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on and leadership experience in Lithium Battery Systems, BESS/ESS, Power Electronics, Lithium Inverter Batteries, system architecture, product development, testing, and commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete R&D function for BESS/ESS products, from concept development to prototype and commercialization.
• Drive the design and development of Lithium-based BESS/ESS solutions for various applications.
• Develop and optimize battery packs, energy storage systems, and related power-electronics systems.
• Work on system architecture, electrical design, power conversion, protection, control, and energy management.
• Lead the development and integration of BMS, PCS/Inverter, EMS, and battery systems.
• Oversee prototype development, testing, validation, troubleshooting, and product improvement.
• Ensure BESS/ESS products meet required performance, reliability, safety, and quality requirements.
• Lead technical discussions with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Guide the R&D team in design, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and product development.
• Drive new product development, technology improvements, cost optimization, and design innovation.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Testing, Purchase, and other cross-functional teams for successful product commercialization.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, specifications, BOMs, test reports, and product-development records.

Mandatory Experience

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Mandatory: Hands-on experience in BESS and/or ESS.
• Strong experience in Lithium Battery Systems / Lithium Inverter Batteries.
• Strong knowledge of Power Electronics and Energy Storage Systems.
• Experience in leading R&D/Product Development teams.
• Experience in taking products from concept design prototype testing production/commercialization.

Preferred Qualification

• B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, or a relevant core engineering field.
• M.Tech / M.E. in:
• Power Electronics
• Electrical Engineering
• BESS / ESS / Energy Storage
• Lithium Battery / Battery Technology
• Electronics or related core field

Key Technical Areas

• BESS / ESS
• Lithium Battery Systems
• Lithium Inverter Batteries
• Battery Pack & System Architecture
• BMS
• PCS / Inverter
• EMS
• Power Electronics
• Energy Management
• Battery Protection & Safety
• System Integration
• Product Testing & Validation
• R&D and New Product Development

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a senior technical leader who can independently drive BESS/ESS R&D and build a strong product-development roadmap. Candidates with proven BESS/ESS product-development experience along with strong Lithium Battery and Power Electronics expertise will be given priority.

Compensation

25 LPA onwards, depending on relevant experience, technical expertise, leadership capability, and BESS/ESS exposure.

Location

Rajpura, Punjab