Head Testing - BESS

Job description

**Role Purpose** Lead end-to-end testing, validation, and certification of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), ensuring performance, safety, and compliance across components and integrated systems. **Key Responsibilities** • Define and implement Test Strategy & Validation Plans (cell/module/pack/system level) • Establish and manage testing infrastructure & labs (electrical, thermal, safety, environmental) • Lead system-level validation: Battery, BMS, PCS, EMS, container integration • Ensure compliance with IEC / UL / BIS standards and certification requirements • Drive performance, reliability, and safety testing (cycle life, abuse, thermal runaway) • Own test data analysis, reporting, and sign-offs for product release • Lead failure analysis (RCA) and validation of corrective actions • Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing for design and process improvements • Manage external test labs, certification bodies, and customer validations **Must-Have Experience** • 12–18 years in testing/validation • Strong experience in BESS / Battery / EV / Power Electronics testing • Exposure to system-level validation & certification