Exide Industries Limited
Website:
exideindustries.com
Job details:
About Us
Exide Energy Solutions Ltd is an advanced energy storage company focused on the design, development, and manufacturing of lithium-based battery cells for electric mobility and stationary energy storage applications. The company is building indigenous cell manufacturing capabilities in Bangalore, India,
With a strong emphasis on technology localization, supply chain resilience, and cost competitiveness, Exide Energy Solutions Ltd is investing in materials R&D, supplier ecosystem development, and gigafactory-scale manufacturing. The organization aims to deliver high-performance, safe, and sustainable battery solutions while reducing import dependency and accelerating India’s transition to clean energy.
Role Purpose
The R&D Lab Manager is responsible for the overall management and operation of the industrial battery R&D laboratory, including analytical equipment handling, material processing, coin-cell assembly, pouch-cell manufacturing, electrochemical testing, and laboratory infrastructure. The position acts as the primary interface between R&D scientists, laboratory teams, and CFT departments to ensure timely execution of development projects, efficient resource utilization, and smooth laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Operations Management:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the R&D laboratory.
- Ensure timely execution of R&D activities assigned by R&D Scientists.
- Plan manpower allocation, equipment scheduling, and laboratory resources.
- Monitor laboratory productivity, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
Team Management/Leadership:
Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary laboratory team comprising:
- Material Processing Team
- Analytical Testing Team
- Coin Cell Assembly Team
- Pouch Cell Manufacturing Team
- Electrochemical Testing Team
- Laboratory Support Staff
R&D Project Execution:
- Coordinate with R&D Scientists to receive project requirements and testing plans.
- Assign tasks and monitor execution through laboratory teams.
- Track project timelines, deliverables, and resource utilization.
- Provide regular status updates to R&D Scientists.
Equipment & Facility Management:
Manage operation, maintenance, calibration, and utilization of:
- Powder XRD, XPS, XRF etc.
- ARC (Accelerating Rate Calorimeter)
- Glove Boxes
- Dry Lab
- Analytical Equipment’s Related Chemical Testing
- Battery Cyclers
- Environmental Chambers
- Coin Cell Assembly Equipment
- Pouch Cell Manufacturing Equipment
- Battery Material Processing Equipment
- Electrochemical Testing Instruments
Cross-Functional Coordination:
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Facilities, Procurement, Stores, EHS, Finance, and Administration departments.
- Facilitate support required for R&D trials, equipment installation, facility modifications, and utility requirements.
- Coordinate with plant teams during scale-up activities and technology transfer projects.
- Ensure timely resolution of inter-departmental operational issues.
Consumables, Procurement & Capex:
- Monitor laboratory consumables, spare parts, and inventory levels.
- Raise purchase requisitions and track procurement activities.
- Prepare technical specifications, justifications, and Capex proposals for new equipment.
- Support vendor evaluation, installation, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
Documentation & Financial Coordination:
- Ensure proper maintenance of laboratory records, SOPs, logs, and reports.
- Coordinate invoice verification and billing documentation.
- Process procurement and payment-related documents in coordination with Accounts and Procurement departments.
- Maintain asset and inventory records.
Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety and EHS requirements.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
- Ensure safe handling of chemicals, materials, cells, and equipment.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science
- 5+ years in lithium battery lab and cell manufacturing
- Knowledge of lithium-ion battery materials, cell assembly, and electrochemical testing.
- Experience in managing industrial R&D laboratories.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment maintenance and facility management.
- Experience with procurement, Capex management, and documentation processes
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