Posted 09 July, 2026
Lead Engineer - Energy Systems
Mahindra Finance
Chennai,Bang,IN
Full Time
Reference: 118_401312_1406674700
Responsibilities & Key Deliverables
Job Purpose
To enable safe, reliable, and highperformance electrified mobility by owning the endtoend 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.
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 highvoltage battery systems. You will influence system safety, vehicle electrical integrity, and crossplatform 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 endtoend 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 precharge circuits with a focus on safety and performance
- Drive supplier technical governance, including design reviews, deliverable tracking, and TSO release ownership
- Enable crossfunctional integration with mechanical, electrical, thermal, and vehicle teams to achieve systemlevel optimization
- Plan and execute DVP, functional validation, and CANbased testing using tools such as CANoe and INCA
- Perform DFMEA, DFM, and risk assessments to ensure design robustness, cost effectiveness, and manufacturability
- Support production rampup, 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
- Handson experience with BDU, FPCB, or HV power electronics components
- Exposure to automotive development processes, validation cycles, and crossfunctional 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/Tier1 interaction experience
- Exposure to series production and postSOP issue resolution
General Requirements
Key Skills & Competencies
- Technical: HV battery E&E architecture, BDU design, FPCB layout understanding, CANbased testing, DFMEA/DFM
- Engineering Judgment: Component tradeoffs, safetycritical decisionmaking, risk assessment
- Execution: Ownership mindset, structured problemsolving, design release discipline
- Collaboration: Crossfunctional coordination, supplier engagement, clear technical communication
- Adaptability to fastevolving EV technologies and product timelines
What Success Looks Like (6-12 Months)
- Successful design freeze and validation signoff of BDU and FPCB for assigned EV platform(s)
- Ontime completion of DVP and system validation with zero safetycritical 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
