Senior Manager - Battery Pack Design & Development (Electrical & BMS)

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd. in Bangalore is seeking a Senior Manager for Battery Pack Design & Development (Electrical & BMS) to lead HV/LV battery system architecture and BMS requirements for EV platforms.

You will define system architecture, select cells and components, develop algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink, and collaborate across internal teams and partners to drive safety, performance, and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Lead HV/LV battery system architecture for EV platforms.
• Develop and validate BMS control algorithms.
• Cell chemistry selection and evaluation (LFP, NMC, Sodium-Ion).
• Battery pack design including sizing and integration.
• Model-based development and MIL/SIL/HIL verification.

Responsibilities

• Define HV/LV battery system architecture for EV platforms and integration.
• Develop and validate BMS control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Cell chemistry selection and evaluation (LFP, NMC, Sodium-Ion).
• Battery pack component design and selection (contacts, sensors, connectors).
• Perform energy, power, thermal performance assessments and safety analyses.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams for lifecycle and warranty considerations.

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

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Senior Manager - Battery Pack Design & Development (Electrical & BMS)

Date: 8 Sept 2026

Location: Bangalore, Banglore CO, IN

Role Summary

Lead the BMS requirement, algorithm development, validation, integration and architecture of High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) Battery Systems for Electric Vehicles. The role involves ownership of battery system architecture, BMS requirement and algorithms, hardware development, component selection, system safety, simulation, validation, and vehicle integration activities while driving technical excellence across the complete product development lifecycle.

Roles and Responsibilities

Battery System & Architecture

Define and develop HV and LV battery system architecture for EV platforms, including electrical distribution, protection strategy, and system-level integration

Perform battery pack design activities including:

Cell chemistry selection and evaluation (LFP, NMC, Sodium-Ion, etc.)

Battery sizing calculations

Series-parallel configuration optimization

Energy, power, and thermal performance assessment

Design and select battery pack components including:

Contactors

Fuses

Current/Voltage/Temperature sensors

Connectors and relays

Develop busbar architecture and design, including material selection, current carrying capacity, voltage drop, thermal rise, short-circuit withstand capability, creepage/clearance compliance, and optimization for cost, weight, and performance

Battery Management System (BMS) Development

Define BMS hardware architecture, system requirements, and interface specifications for battery packs and vehicle integration

Develop and validate BMS control algorithms using MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow, including:

State of Charge (SOC)

State of Health (SOH)

State of Power (SOP)

Cell balancing

Fault diagnostics and protection functions

Apply advanced battery estimation and control techniques such as:

Kalman Filter and Adaptive Kalman Filter

Coulomb Counting

Battery plant modeling and parameter identification

Develop battery ageing, degradation, and performance prediction models to support lifecycle management and warranty assessment

Verification, Validation & Functional Safety

Execute model-based development and verification activities including:

Model verification and validation

Embedded code generation

MIL, SIL, and HIL testing

Vehicle-level validation

Support schematic reviews, hardware validation, and system integration activities with internal teams and external development partners

Conduct failure analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective action implementation for battery and BMS-related issues

Define and validate battery safety concepts, abuse testing strategies, and electrical protection mechanisms in compliance with applicable standards

Standards, Compliance & Stakeholder Management

Ensure compliance with automotive standards and regulations including ISO 26262, AIS-156, and other applicable battery safety requirements

Interface with battery cell suppliers, BMS vendors, testing agencies, and development partners throughout the product development lifecycle

Preferred Skills

Strong knowledge of EV battery systems, BMS architecture, and cell technologies

Expertise in MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow and Model-Based Development (MBD)

Hands-on experience with SOC/SOH/SOP estimation algorithms

Understanding of battery safety, abuse testing, thermal management, and functional safety

Experience with automotive V-cycle development and verification processes

Familiarity with CAN, UDS diagnostics, and vehicle network communication protocols

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