About the role
About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re 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. You’ll 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:
- Bachelor's 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 (400–2000VDC 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.
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Aplyr's read
Redwood Materials pioneers sustainable recycling of lithium-ion batteries, attracting talent focused on innovation in renewable energy and environmental sustainability.
What's promising
- •Redwood Materials is at the forefront of sustainable battery recycling, reducing environmental impact.
- •The company offers diverse roles in cutting-edge energy storage and recycling technologies.
- •Strong focus on creating a circular supply chain for battery materials.
What to watch
- •The industry is heavily regulated, potentially affecting operational flexibility.
- •High dependency on technological innovation to maintain competitive advantage.
- •Potential challenges in scaling operations to meet growing demand.
Why Redwood Materials
- •Redwood Materials integrates recycling with supply chain management to reduce mining reliance.
- •The company emphasizes environmental sustainability in the battery industry.
- •Innovative processes position Redwood Materials as a leader in renewable energy solutions.
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About Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials is a sustainable materials company focused on recycling lithium-ion batteries and other electronic waste to create a circular supply chain for battery materials. Their innovative processes aim to reduce reliance on mining and promote environmental sustainability in the battery industry.
