Mechatronics Engineer, Battery Sorting

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Redwood Materials

San Francisco, California, United States

On-site

Posted March 12, 2026

Job Description

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.

Mechatronics Engineer, Battery Sorting

Essential Duties:

We are seeking a Mechatronics Engineer with expertise in automated material handling and industrial automation to design, develop, and optimize high-throughput battery sorting systems for Redwood’s recycling operations. This role will design, integrate, and commission robotic systems to swiftly and accurately classify incoming batteries by chemistry (among other characteristics). The ideal candidate has a background in mechatronics, mechanical design, and control systems, with experience in high-throughput industrial automation.

If necessary, we will adjust the job level to suit your experience and responsibilities.

Responsibilities will include:

Develop and refine robotic handling systems, including pick-and-place mechanisms, sorting, and positioning systems.
Design, develop, and optimize conveyor systems and material handling equipment for efficient material transport and processing.
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