Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer – BESS Applications

Amperehour Energy; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Amperehour Energy is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer for BESS applications to lead detailed 3D modeling and enclosure/container design, coordinating with electrical and CFD teams to deliver optimized modules.

The role emphasizes manufacturability, BOM preparation, sheet metal design, and integration of battery systems with HVAC and electrical panels, ensuring standards compliance and robust manufacturing support.

Qualifications

• Strong 3D modeling and detailing knowledge.
• Battery enclosure and container design.
• ACDB panel design.
• Sheet metal and fabrication design.
• BOM preparation and drawing release.
• GD&T understanding.
• Manufacturing process knowledge.

Responsibilities

• 3D Modeling & Mechanical Design: Develop 3D models and manufacturing drawings for battery pack enclosures, BESS containers, ACDB panels, battery racks, HVAC mounting structures, cable tray and support structures, lifting arrangements and base frames.
• Prepare GA drawings, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs, exploded views and sheet metal flat patterns.
• Product Development & Design Coordination: Coordinate with electrical, CFD, structural, and manufacturing teams; support integration of battery systems, fire protection, HVAC systems, and electrical panels.
• Sheet Metal & Structural Design: Design sheet metal parts and welded structures; ensure manufacturability and assembly feasibility; optimize designs for weight, strength, and production efficiency.
• Design Validation & Documentation: Review tolerance stack-up and fitment; support prototype development and design improvements; maintain engineering documentation and revision control.
• Site & Manufacturing Support: Coordinate with production teams during fabrication and assembly; support resolution of manufacturing and installation issues.
• Standards & Compliance: Ensure designs comply with IP protection requirements, structural standards, customer specifications, and safety requirements.

Skills

3D Modeling

Battery enclosure

ACDB panels

Sheet metal design

BOM management

GD&T understanding

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer – BESS Applications

The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for detailed 3D modeling, mechanical design, and manufacturing drawings for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) applications. The candidate should have strong experience in battery pack enclosure design, BESS container design, ACDB panel design, structural assemblies, sheet metal design, and integration of electrical and mechanical components. The role requires close coordination with electrical, CFD, structural, and manufacturing teams to develop optimized and manufacturable BESS solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. 3D Modeling & Mechanical Design

   • Develop 3D models and manufacturing drawings for:
   • Battery pack enclosures
   • BESS containers
   • ACDB panels
   • Battery racks
   • HVAC mounting structures
   • Cable tray and support structures
   • Lifting arrangements and base frames
   • Prepare:
   • GA drawings
   • Fabrication drawings
   • Assembly drawings
   • BOMs
   • Exploded views
   • Sheet metal flat patterns

2. Product Development & Design Coordination

   • Coordinate with electrical, CFD, structural, and manufacturing teams.
   • Support integration of battery systems, fire protection systems, HVAC systems, and electrical panels.

3. Sheet Metal & Structural Design

   • Design sheet metal parts and welded structures.
   • Ensure manufacturability and assembly feasibility.
   • Optimize designs for weight, strength, and production efficiency.

4. Design Validation & Documentation

   • Review tolerance stack-up and fitment.
   • Support prototype development and design improvements.
   • Maintain engineering documentation and revision control.

5. Site & Manufacturing Support

   • Coordinate with production teams during fabrication and assembly.
   • Support resolution of manufacturing and installation issues.

6. Standards & Compliance

   • Ensure designs comply with IP protection requirements, structural standards, customer specifications, and safety requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Technical Skills

• Strong 3D modeling and detailing knowledge
• Battery enclosure and container design
• ACDB panel design
• Sheet metal and fabrication design
• BOM preparation and drawing release
• GD&T understanding
• Manufacturing process knowledge

Software Knowledge

• Creo
• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD

Preferred Experience

• BESS projects
• Electrical enclosure design
• Containerized systems
• Renewable energy projects
• Battery rack systems

Key Competencies

• Strong design and problem-solving skills
• Cross-functional coordination
• Manufacturing support capability
• Attention to detail
• Technical documentation preparation

Reports to: DGM Engineering

• Competitive salary package
• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Why This Role?

Engineer innovative and manufacturable BESS solutions by combining advanced mechanical design with cross-functional collaboration to create products built for tomorrow’s grid.

Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering