About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery reuse and recyclingkeeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017were 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.
Manufacturing Test Engineer - Mechanical Energy Storage
Essential Duties:
As an early member of a new engineering team you will play a key role in mechanical actuators and fixtures for manufacturing testers to support Redwood Energy. Youll be involved in the design of testers for implementation in manufacturing as well as field settings to screen our products. This role requires a hands-on proactive attitude paired with a methodical and analytical approach to problem-solving.
Responsibilities Will Include:
- Design mechanical fixtures actuators and systems for high volume manufacturing testers
- Collaborate with electrical and mechanical design engineers on design for manufacture considerations
- Develop automated interfaces for high volume using tools like pneumatics and/or electromechanical actuators
- Own thermal simulation and design of high volume high powered test equipment
- Debug and root cause issues found in manufacturing test
- Participate in tester builds and validation efforts such as GRR and SAT
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics or a related field.
- 3 years experience with mechanical design of robust fixtures jigs and high cycle count hardware
- Experience with PCBA Bed of Nails fixtures and other high volume electrical interface designs
- Experience working with high-voltage systems (4002000VDC and 480-800VAC).
- Hands on mechanical prototyping experience using basic shop & lab tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels including executives.
- 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
Working Conditions:
- Environment 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 as needed
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:
$135000 - $224000 USD
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials including the following categories of PI: identifiers personal records professional or employment information and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions please contact us at
Required Experience:
IC
About Redwood MaterialsRedwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery reuse and recyclingkeeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017were delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery m...
About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery reuse and recyclingkeeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017were 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.
Manufacturing Test Engineer - Mechanical Energy Storage
Essential Duties:
As an early member of a new engineering team you will play a key role in mechanical actuators and fixtures for manufacturing testers to support Redwood Energy. Youll be involved in the design of testers for implementation in manufacturing as well as field settings to screen our products. This role requires a hands-on proactive attitude paired with a methodical and analytical approach to problem-solving.
Responsibilities Will Include:
- Design mechanical fixtures actuators and systems for high volume manufacturing testers
- Collaborate with electrical and mechanical design engineers on design for manufacture considerations
- Develop automated interfaces for high volume using tools like pneumatics and/or electromechanical actuators
- Own thermal simulation and design of high volume high powered test equipment
- Debug and root cause issues found in manufacturing test
- Participate in tester builds and validation efforts such as GRR and SAT
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics or a related field.
- 3 years experience with mechanical design of robust fixtures jigs and high cycle count hardware
- Experience with PCBA Bed of Nails fixtures and other high volume electrical interface designs
- Experience working with high-voltage systems (4002000VDC and 480-800VAC).
- Hands on mechanical prototyping experience using basic shop & lab tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels including executives.
- 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
Working Conditions:
- Environment 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 as needed
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:
$135000 - $224000 USD
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials including the following categories of PI: identifiers personal records professional or employment information and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions please contact us at
Required Experience:
IC
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