Lead Engineer - Energy Systems

Date: 8 Jul 2026

Location:

Chennai, Bangalore-AD, IN

Company: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Job Purpose

To enable safe, reliable, and high‑performance electrified mobility by owning the end‑to‑end design and validation of critical HV Battery E&E components.
The role exists to ensure that Battery Disconnect Units (BDU) and Flexible Printed Circuit Boards (FPCB) meet stringent safety, reliability, and performance standards across Mahindra’s xEV and SHEV platforms, supporting scalable production and regulatory compliance. This position directly contributes to vehicle safety architecture, energy efficiency, and successful market launches.

Role Summary

As an Engineer / Lead Engineer – HV Battery Pack (BDU & FPCB Design), you will own critical E&E components from concept through production for high‑voltage battery systems. You will influence system safety, vehicle electrical integrity, and cross‑platform reuse by working closely with suppliers and internal engineering teams. Your decisions will directly impact robustness, manufacturability, and field reliability of electrified vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

Own end‑to‑end design, development, and validation of BDU and FPCB for HV battery systems, ensuring conformance to system and vehicle E&E architecture
Lead component sizing and electrical design of contactors, fuses, sensors, busbars, and pre‑charge circuits with a focus on safety and performance
Drive supplier technical governance, including design reviews, deliverable tracking, and TSO release ownership
Enable cross‑functional integration with mechanical, electrical, thermal, and vehicle teams to achieve system‑level optimization
Plan and execute DVP, functional validation, and CAN‑based testing using tools such as CANoe and INCA
Perform DFMEA, DFM, and risk assessments to ensure design robustness, cost effectiveness, and manufacturability
Support production ramp‑up, resolve field issues using structured RCA, and implement corrective and preventive actions

Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a closely related field
5–10 years of experience in HV battery systems, xEV architectures, or automotive E&E design
Hands‑on experience with BDU, FPCB, or HV power electronics components
Exposure to automotive development processes, validation cycles, and cross‑functional engineering collaboration

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

Experience across multiple EV programs or vehicle platforms
Working knowledge of functional safety concepts (ISO 26262) related to HV systems
Supplier development or global OEM/Tier‑1 interaction experience
Exposure to series production and post‑SOP issue resolution

General Requirements

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical: HV battery E&E architecture, BDU design, FPCB layout understanding, CAN‑based testing, DFMEA/DFM
Engineering Judgment: Component trade‑offs, safety‑critical decision‑making, risk assessment
Execution: Ownership mindset, structured problem‑solving, design release discipline
Collaboration: Cross‑functional coordination, supplier engagement, clear technical communication
Adaptability to fast‑evolving EV technologies and product timelines

What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months)

Successful design freeze and validation sign‑off of BDU and FPCB for assigned EV platform(s)
On‑time completion of DVP and system validation with zero safety‑critical escapes
Robust supplier deliverables and TSO releases achieved as per program milestones
Reduced design risks and change cycles through effective DFMEA and upfront engineering
Smooth manufacturing and launch support with rapid resolution of production or field issues
Recognition as a dependable E&E owner within the HV battery systems team