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White-collarSenior (6-10 yr)EngineeringBattery TechHigh demand

Cathode Materials Engineer

Designs and optimises cathode-active-material formulations for next-generation lithium-ion cells.

Salary band · India

₹12L – ₹28L

Median ₹18L

Experience

4–10 yrs

Senior (6-10 yr)

Hiring outlook

High

Role overview

Cathode engineers work at the materials-chemistry frontier — NMC variants, LFP composites, NCA blends and emerging high-Ni / Mn-rich formulations. The role is laboratory-heavy with extensive use of XRD, SEM, ICP-OES and electrochemical impedance.

Key skills

NMC chemistryLFP synthesisXRD analysisElectrochemical impedanceDOESlurry preparation

Tools & software

MATLAB / SimulinkANSYS FluentAVL CRUISE-MArbin / MaccorCATIA

Responsibilities

  • Own design, validation and continuous improvement of the assigned battery subsystem across cell, module and pack levels.
  • Partner with cell chemistry, BMS, thermal and mechanical teams to deliver an integrated battery design that meets performance, safety and cost targets.
  • Define test plans (DV / PV) and review supplier validation reports against IS 17017, AIS 156 and ECE R100 requirements.

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Requirements

  • BE / BTech in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
  • Strong fundamentals in electrochemistry, thermal management or pack mechanical design.
  • Hands-on experience with battery test equipment (Arbin, Maccor, BaSyTec or equivalent).

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Typical employers

Reliance New EnergyTata ChemicalsLog9 MaterialsBharat Energy StorageAltmin India

Industries

Cell manufacturerBattery materials startup

Reports to: Battery Engineering Manager

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