Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
6+ years of technical experience in manufacturing test engineering or a related role
Demonstrated experience building, scaling, and leading an engineering team
Experience working with high-voltage systems (400-2000VDC and 480-800VAC)
Deep technical expertise in at least one aspect of test engineering, with comfort working across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software)
Experience working in a high volume manufacturing environment
Direct experience with battery testers or characterization tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement manufacturing & field testers for a new electromechanical product
Collaborate with firmware and hardware teams to develop test coverage and metrics
Debug and root cause issues found in manufacturing tests
Design and develop manufacturing test hardware including functional and system power tests
Lead tester builds and validation efforts such as GRR and SAT
Work with teams to develop test automation, self-test and data analysis
Mentor engineers and technicians to establish best practices for testing
Benefits
Work in a pioneering environment focused on energy storage and battery recycling
Hands-on opportunities to design and implement innovative testing systems
Clear career progression with potential team leadership responsibilities
Flexibility in adjusting job levels based on experience
Engage with a diverse, cross-disciplinary team of experts in various fields
Full Job Description
Manufacturing Test Infrastructure Lead Engineer, Energy Storage
Essential Duties:
As an early member of a new engineering team, you will play a key role in designing testers 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'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:
Lead the end-to-end system development of functional and end-of-line testers for electromechanical products
Manage a small team of engineers across various technical scopes (mechanical, electrical, software)
Collaborate with firmware and hardware teams to develop test coverage, define metrics, align on hardware and firmware features for manufacturing testing implementation
Debug and root cause issues found in manufacturing test
Design and develop manufacturing test hardware that may include functional and system power tests
Lead tester builds and validation efforts such as GRR and SAT
Work with firmware & software teams to develop test automation, self-test, and data analysis
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
7+ years of technical experience in manufacturing test engineering or a related role
2+ years of people management experience
Experience working with high-voltage systems (400-2000VDC and 480-800VAC)
Deep technical expertise in at least one aspect of test engineering, with comfort working across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software)
Experience working in a high volume manufacturing environment
Direct experience with battery testers or characterization tools
Experience developing scalable tools, infrastructure, and design practices for test engineering teams
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
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:
$175,000-$275,000 USD
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
