Redwood Materials
Field Quality Engineer, Energy Storage
San Francisco, California, United States · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$150k-$208kDetected 5 hours ago
Data AnalysisSupply ChainMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsCollaborationRenewable Energy
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.
- Field Quality Engineer, Energy Storage Redwood Materials is currently searching for a Field Quality Engineer to join as an early member of a new engineering team working on our Battery Energy Storage System product line.
- You will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of deployed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) assets by identifying, investigating, and preventing field issues.
Responsibilities
- Lead structured investigations into recurring failures, abnormal trends, or field incidents in collaboration with O&M and Service Engineering
- Perform root cause analyses using established methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, fault tree analysis)
- Develop and document clear problem statements supported by data, field evidence, and technical observations
- Support development and tracking of quality KPIs such as repeat failure rates, defect trends, and corrective action closure
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operational burden on O&M and improve system reliability
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in field quality, reliability engineering, service engineering, or commissioning support for complex electromechanical or energy systems
- Demonstrated experience supporting field-deployed assets such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), power electronics, renewable energy systems, or industrial electrical equipment
- Experience working directly with field operations, O&M technicians, and service engineering teams in a production or operational environment
- Working knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, fault trees) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes
- Familiarity with field inspection procedures, commissioning documentation, and service records
- frequent travel required up to 40%
- Ability to work in conditions that may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while wearing appropriate PPE for extended periods of time
- If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.
- A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
Skills
- Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills.
Compensation
- $150,000 - $207,500 USD
- Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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