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.
Hardware Test Engineer, Energy Storage
Essential Duties:
As an early member of a new engineering team, you will play a key role in designing and executing tests to support the development of a new product at Redwood Materials. Your responsibilities will span across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering domains to ensure robust product validation. You will be involved in all phases of the hardware development lifecycle, from early design validation and long-term reliability testing to final process validation. This role requires a hands-on, proactive attitude paired with a methodical and analytical approach to problem-solving.
Responsibilities will include:
- Design, set up, and execute validation tests for a new electromechanical product
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, reliability, and abuse engineers) to generate FMEAs and test plans
- Specify and design physical test infrastructure such as fixtures, sensors, actuators, chambers, and power supplies
- Develop and maintain test automation tools using Python
- Conduct failure analysis through teardown and root cause investigations; document and report findings clearly
- Analyze complex test data, report findings, and drive system enhancements
Desired Qualifications:
02 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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03 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.
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