Maintenance Engineer

Job Description: Maintenance Engineer

About Clean Electric

Clean Electric is a Series A funded battery tech company focused on designing and manufacturing advanced li-ion batteries for EVs and energy storage applications which enable 12-min rapid charging, long life and unrivalled safety. We are pushing the boundaries of the EV industry with our Direct Contact Liquid Cooling (DCLC) thermal management, integrated cell-to-pack (CTP) architecture, and proprietary dynamic charging algorithms running on a custom-engineered in-house battery management system.

Founded in 2020 by IIT-BHU graduates Akash Gupta, Abhinav Roy and Ankit Joshi, we are today rapidly scaling and deploying our tech across 2W and 3W segments with plans to enter 4W and commercial vehicles as well. The team comprises multiple IIT, IIM graduates and industry professionals and we are backed by some of the leading Indian VCs.

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Role Overview-

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring maximum uptime, reliability, and safety of all production equipment in a Li-ion battery pack assembly line. This includes laser welding machines,cell and pack cyclers, conveyors, fixtures, PLC system.

The role requires a mix of hands-on troubleshooting + system-level improvement mindset (important for a startup environment).

Role Description and Key Responsibilities

1. Equipment Maintenance & Uptime

• Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of:

• Laser welding machines (fiber laser, tab welding)

• Conveyor systems (palletized / indexing)

• Battery assembly fixtures & jigs

• Pneumatic & hydraulic systems

• Ensure minimum downtime and quick restoration during breakdowns

2. Automation & PLC Troubleshooting

• Diagnose faults in PLC systems (Delta / Siemens / Mitsubishi)

• Modify basic ladder logic for:

• Sensors (limit switches, proximity, interlocks)

• Conveyor logic and sequencing

• Handle HMI fault diagnosis and alarm tracking

3. Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance

• Maintain alignment, clearances, and mechanical integrity of fixtures

• Troubleshoot:

• Motors, drives (VFD/servo)

• Sensors and actuators

• Control panels & wiring

• Diagnose issues related to: -

• Voltage/current measurement errors

• Cycler Channel failures and imbalance

• Communication errors between cycler & software

Ensure proper functioning of: -

• Temperature monitoring systems
• Safety interlocks (OV, UV, OT protection)
• Calibrate channels periodically for accuracy and repeatability
• Coordinate with software/vendor teams for cycler-related issues
• Temperature monitoring systems
• Safety interlocks (OV,UV, OT protection)
• Calibrate channels periodically for accuracy and repeatability

4. TPM & Reliability Improvement

• Implement TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) practices

• Track and improve:

• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)

• MTTR (Mean Time To Repair)

• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) using:

• Why-Why analysis

• Fishbone diagram

5. Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Maintain critical spare inventory for:
• Sensors, relays, drives, PLC modules
• Identify long-lead items and avoid line stoppage risks

6. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to:
• Electrical safety norms
• ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) controls (critical for Li-ion)
• Fire safety systems (battery environment specific)
• Participate in safety audits

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain:
• Maintenance logs - Preventive maintenance, Operator checklist
• Breakdown reports
• Checklists and SOPs, Use tools like JIRA for tracking

Desired Qualifications and Experience-

• Bachelors degree in Electrical background
• 4-8 years of experience in the Battery / automotive /Electronics industry preferred

Desired Skills and Attributes-

• Familiarity with Li ion battery manufacturing environment -
• Cell/module/pack cycling systems
• End-of-line (EOL) testing
• PLC (ladder logic correction & troubleshooting)
• Sensor & actuator troubleshooting
• Laser welding process basics (preferred)
• Pneumatics & mechanical systems
• Reading electrical schematics
• Cell sorting & grading
• Cell welding (laser/ultrasonic)
• Pack assembly lines

Location:

Near Chakan, Pune, India (on-site)

Pay and Benefits:

Competitive pay as per market standard will be evaluated based on profile and skills.

Why Join Clean Electric?

• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge industry that is shaping the future of electric mobility. Collaborate with a passionate team focused on innovation and sustainability.
• Professional growth and development opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.