Redwoodmaterials
Electrical Engineering Associate, Energy Storage
Carson City, NV. Posted a month ago
The role
This person will perform hands-on technical tasks to support the next-generation Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) program. You will create PCB designs, build and test prototypes, and manage an electronics laboratory.
What you will do
- Create and manage a library of electronics component symbols and footprints for PCB designs using Altium CAD software.
- Hand-soldering and rework of PCB components, including fine-pitch surface mount parts and connectors.
- Cable harness assembly.
- Running functional/bring-up tests on new board revisions, flashing firmware, and verifying power rails.
- Bench-level troubleshooting of prototype and production boards down to component level.
- Managing an electronics lab, including equipment and tool purchasing, organization, maintenance, and cleaning.
- Keeping the lab organized, stocked with consumables and ESD/safety compliant.
- Setting up electrical test equipment for field testing support at outdoor project sites.
- Assisting mechanical engineers.
Required qualifications
- Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent military/technical training)
- Relevant coursework or certification in electronics fundamentals, circuit theory, or digital/analog systems
- Ability to read schematics, datasheets, and basic PCB layouts
- Familiarity with hand soldering (THT and SMT) to IPC-A-610 or IPC J-STD-001 workmanship standards, or willingness to be certified
- Basic proficiency with lab equipment: multimeter, oscilloscope, bench power supply, function generator
- Comfortable with basic hand tools and ESD-safe handling practices, as well as machinery and power equipment
Nice to have
- Exposure to CAD/EDA tools (Altium, KiCad, Eagle)
About the company
Redwood Materials is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, recovering, refining, and redeploying critical minerals. The company has deployed the largest second-life battery project in the world.