Engineering Technician, Energy Storage
Engineering Technician, Energy Storage
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$ 35 - 50
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About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery reuse and recyclingkeeping critical minerals in circulation and driving theenergy transition. Founded in 2019were delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time all from batteries we already have.
Engineering Technician Redwood Energy
Essential Duties:
We are seeking a skilled Engineering Technician with expertise in soldering and printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) rework to join our team. As an early member of a new engineering team you will play a key role in supporting Hardware Engineering for Energy Products at Redwood Materials. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise working with high-voltage and high-current components performing precision soldering rework and modifications on power converter and inverter boards as well as supporting prototype builds and engineering evaluations. This role requires strong knowledge of high-voltage safety practices and is integral to ensuring quality and reliability in our power electronic products.
Responsibilities Will Include:
- Perform precision soldering and desoldering of power electronics components including through-hole high-current bus bars and fine-pitch SMD devices (down to 0201 and BGA)
- Rework and modify PCBs and power modules based on engineering change orders and failure analysis results
- Safely handle high-voltage and high-current assemblies following electrical safety and ESD protocols
- Apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) proper PPE and safe working clearances when working with energized or high-energy assemblies
- Conduct visual and functional inspection of PCBAs to ensure adherence to IPC-A-610 and IPC-7711/7721 standards
- Assist engineers with prototype power electronics builds thermal evaluation hardware modifications and field-return rework
- Support integration of large passive components (capacitors inductors bus capacitors) and power semiconductors (IGBTs MOSFETs SiC/GaN devices)
- Maintain detailed records of all rework and modifications for traceability
- Contribute to continuous improvement of soldering rework and safety processes focused on high-voltage applications
Desired Qualifications:
- Associates degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent experience preferred
- 2 years of electronics assembly and soldering experience ideally in power electronics automotive renewable energy or related industries
- Demonstrated experience working safely with high-voltage systems and compliance with electrical safety protocols
- Familiarity with high-voltage PCB layouts creepage/clearance rules and conformal coating rework a plus
- Proficiency in fine-pitch SMD soldering and heavy copper through-hole component rework
- Ability to read schematics and assembly drawings
- Hands-on experience with soldering irons hot air rework stations preheaters and microscopes
- A get-it-done attitude; no job is too big or too small
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards
- Ability to work with small components under a microscope for extended periods
- Manual dexterity for precision soldering and handling heavy copper assemblies
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs
Working Conditions:
- Flexible working in different environments such as office or outdoors
- Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise dust chemicals and temperature extremes while protected by PPE for extended periods of time
- Essential physical requirements such as climbing standing stooping or typing
- Occasional work weekends nights or be on-call as a regular part of the job
- Occasional travel requirements
In accordance with California pay transparency laws the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors including experience education and skills.
California Pay Range:
$35 - $50 USD
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
