Key Responsibilities
- Mechanical Architecture & Enclosure Design
- Design product and system-level mechanical architecture for:
- Solar inverters (string & central)
- PCS & BESS containers
- EV chargers (AC/DC)
- Electrolysers & power supply cabinets
- Develop enclosures, cabinets, skids, and container layouts.
- Ensure IP protection, corrosion resistance, and environmental robustness.
- Thermal & Cooling Design
- Design thermal management solutions:
- Forced air cooling
- Liquid cooling (cold plates, heat exchangers)
- Perform thermal simulations (CFD) and support validation.
- Optimize airflow paths, heat sink design, and component placement.
- Structural & Mechanical Analysis
- Perform structural analysis for:
- Static & dynamic loads
- Transportation & seismic conditions
- Ensure compliance with wind, seismic, and shock/vibration requirements.
- Design for safe lifting, handling, and installation.
- Integration with Electrical & Control Systems
- Coordinate with electrical and control teams on:
- Component placement & clearances
- Cable routing and bending radius
- EMI shielding & segregation
- Ensure creepage, clearance, and safety requirements are mechanically supported.
- DFM, DFA & Industrialization
- Design for manufacturability, assembly, and serviceability.
- Select materials and finishes considering cost, durability, and environment.
- Support prototype builds, NPI, and production ramp-up.
- Drive cost reduction and weight optimization initiatives.
- Testing, Validation & Compliance
- Support mechanical and environmental testing:
- Thermal cycling
- IP / ingress tests
- Vibration & shock tests
- Support certification to IEC, UL, and ISO standards.
- Resolve mechanical field issues and drive corrective actions.
- Documentation & Configuration Control
- Prepare and maintain:
- 3D models & 2D drawings
- BOMs & assembly instructions
- Installation and service manuals
Ensure proper revision and change management