Composite Cylinder and COPV Design & Qualification Engineer

Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements into pressure-vessel design specifications.
• Assess liner architecture, end-fitting interfaces, dome geometry and composite reinforcement concepts.
• Develop or review pressure-vessel structural designs within the candidate's competence.
• Coordinate laminate definition and process-compatible reinforcement strategies.
• Work with structural analysts on stress distribution, failure modes and safety margins.
• Assess the implications of pressure, temperature, fluid compatibility and service conditions.
• Define material and manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate pressure-vessel manufacturing development and process verification.
• Establish product-specific validation and qualification plans.
• Coordinate proof, burst, pressure-cycle, leak and other applicable tests with competent facilities.
• Evaluate damage tolerance, inspection requirements and relevant failure mechanisms.
• Maintain design records, technical justifications and qualification evidence.
• Identify applicable standards, regulations and customer requirements for each product.
• Coordinate external specialists where the product requires expertise outside the internal team.

Essential qualifications

• Degree in mechanical, aerospace, materials or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience with composite pressure vessels, gas cylinders or closely related pressure-containing structures.
• Understanding of pressure-vessel structural behaviour and composite reinforcement.
• Experience with design validation, pressure testing or product qualification.
• Ability to develop technical requirements and coordinate specialist testing.
• Strong technical documentation and risk-assessment skills.
• Candidates must identify which vessel architectures and qualification environments they have personally worked with.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Type III or Type IV cylinders, COPVs, hydrogen storage, high-pressure gas systems or space hardware, according to the intended product programme.

Technical competencies

• Pressure-vessel design
• Composite reinforcement
• Qualification planning
• Pressure testing
• Standards and regulations
• Technical risk assessment

Application requirements

• A current CV or résumé (PDF or DOCX).
• Answers to the role-specific questions in the application form.

Employment conditions

• Location: Bengaluru, India. This is an on-site role.
• Employment type: full-time, permanent.
• Compensation is discussed with shortlisted candidates during the hiring process.
• The start date is agreed with the selected candidate.
• Employment is subject to verification of the information and documents you provide.

Equal opportunity

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