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Titil: Battery Hardware Team Lead

Role Level: L3

Department: Battery Systems Engineering

Reports to: Head – Battery Systems (For now)

Leads: Mechanical Technician (L1), Electrical Technician (L2)

Purpose of the Position

The L3 Battery Hardware Engineer is responsible for the complete mechanical-electrical hardware integration of Dodai’s EVs battery packs, including enclosure design validation, module integration, harness design review, safety compliance, testing, and failure analysis.
The role provides technical leadership to L0, L1 and L2 technicians and ensures that all pack builds meet structural, thermal, electrical, and functional specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Testing & Analysis

• Conduct mechanical and environmental tests: vibration, shock, thermal cycling, IP tests, drop tests.
• Review electrical test results: IR, OCV delta analysis, balancing accuracy, capacity cycling.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for failures using engineering tools such as Ishikawa, 5-Why, fault-tree analysis.

Process & Documentation

• Own engineering documentation: test reports, drawings, revision controls, ECNs.
• Define measurement methods and acceptance criteria for hardware quality.

Technical Leadership

• Supervise the work of and provide guidance to  L1 mechanical technicians on build processes, torque control, sealing, fastener management.
• Supervise the work of and provide guidance to L2 electrical technicians on high-voltage routing, harness management, and testing routines.
• Train team members on safety, DFM, and testing techniques.
• Provide performance feedback and develop teams to ensure their growth as well as contribution to the company’s mission

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• 3-5 Years of Experience in Mechanical Engineering, Battery system or related field.

Technical Skills

• Strong electrical fundamentals: HV architecture, contactors.
• Proficient in testing instruments (IR meter, multimeter, DAQ equipment).
• Knowledge of safety standards and certification test methods.
• Strong documentation and reporting capability.

How To Apply

https://forms.gle/2w8KP8oGsJ3CJT6k9