Saurabh Bidari
About Saurabh Bidari
Saurabh Bidari is a Cell Design Engineer currently working at Northvolt in Västerås, Sweden. He has a background in mechanical and automotive engineering, with previous roles at Chalmers EcoSmarter, Tata Hitachi, Bosch Engineering, and Volvo Cars.
Work at Northvolt
Saurabh Bidari currently serves as a Cell Design Engineer at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the design and development of cylindrical cells, specifically for 2170 cylindrical cells. His responsibilities include developing test plans and procedures for testing and validating new part and assembly concepts. He engages in regular interactions with suppliers to ensure the delivery of high-quality samples and serial parts, emphasizing continuous improvement. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Cylindrical Cell Design Intern at Northvolt for three months in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Saurabh Bidari holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from B V B College of Engineering & Technology, which he completed from 2012 to 2016. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Automotive Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, studying from 2018 to 2020. His academic background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles, particularly in mechanical conceptualization and design.
Background
Saurabh Bidari began his professional career as an Engineering Intern at Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company Private Limited in 2015. He then joined Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions, where he worked as an Engineer in Design and Development from 2016 to 2018. Following this, he transitioned to Chalmers EcoSmarter, where he held roles as Project Engineer and Team Manager in Powertrain from 2018 to 2020. He also completed a Master's thesis at Volvo Cars in 2020, further enhancing his expertise in the automotive sector.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Saurabh Bidari has developed significant expertise in the design and development of battery cells, particularly cylindrical cells. He collaborates with chemical and process teams to optimize designs and processes during the B sample stage. His experience includes creating test plans and procedures for new part and assembly concepts, contributing to the advancement of engineering practices in the automotive and energy sectors.