Unnati Chambhare
I am a Mechanical Engineer with over 3.5 years of experience in the EV industry, having worked on end-to-end battery product development at Ather Energy. My work focused on battery architecture, along with the design and development of electrical and mechanical components within the battery pack for multiple electric scooter platforms. I have contributed to projects from concept validation to production while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and product excellence. I am also a co-inventor on four patent filings related to EV battery technologies. Throughout my professional journey, I have enjoyed working on challenging problems, collaborating with diverse teams, and creating solutions that combine technical depth with practical impact.
Work experience
45 months in total
- Ather Energy 45 months
Career highlights
Ather Energy- Battery Design Engineer
- Owned product development for components across 3 battery variants (Gen3 450-X, 450-S & Rizta) from proof-of-concept to production, balancing cost optimisation with performance and safety standards.
- Co-invented 4 patented innovations in battery architecture, thermal management, and EV system reliability, contributing to Ather Energy's IP portfolio.
- Led a Value Analysis & Value Engineering (VAVE) initiative on battery power-path connections, achieving cost reduction while maintaining performance benchmarks.
- Designed a thermal management solution for high-balancing circuits to resolve cell imbalance issues, improving overall pack reliability.
- Conducted structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on battery pack failures and implemented containment actions, reducing recurrence rates.
Achievements
- Co-invented 4 patented innovations in battery architecture, thermal management, and EV system reliability.
Certifications
- McKinsey Forward Learning Program (Ongoing)
