Reliability Engineer, Energy Storage

About Redwood MaterialsRedwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries. We’re doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.Reliability Engineer, Energy StorageEssential Duties:As an early member of a new engineering team, you will be responsible for defining system reliability requirements, generating damage models, and characterizing the reliability of our new product. You will work cross-functionally to define requirements, analyze designs, and design tests to meet high reliability standards in real-world conditions, including both electrical and mechanical failure modes.You’re a doer, excited about getting your hands dirty and working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting, and want to shape a new department at Redwood.Responsibilities Will Include:Define and own the reliability strategy for hardware products with complex PCBAs and electromechanical assembliesPlan and execute reliability tests such as HALT, thermal cycling, vibration, drop, humidity, ingress protection (IP) testing, and power cyclingCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define design-for-reliability (DfR) requirements and drive root cause analysis for test failuresTrack reliability KPIs and deliver reliability insights to guide design improvements and product decisionsDevelop accelerated life test models and support FMEA and DFMEA processesAnalyze reliability data using Weibull, log-normal, and other statistical models to predict field performanceWork closely with engineering teams to establish reliability gates through program stages (A/B/C/D)Support failure analysis (FA) efforts using tools like X-ray, cross-sectioning, and SEM/EDX to identify failure mechanisms in PCBAsContribute to continuous improvement efforts across reliability processes, lab capabilities, and test methodologiesAuthor reports / document findingsDesired Qualifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field>5 years of experience in hardware reliability engineering, preferably in industries like energy, EV, consumer electronics, or aerospaceDeep knowledge of electronic and mechanical failure mechanisms (e.g., solder fatigue, corrosion, delamination, sealing failures, thermal expansion mismatch, material fatigue, etc.)Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP, or Python)Experience with reliability lab equipment and test setup designKnowledge of reliability warranty analysis and reliability prediction methodsWorking knowledge of failure analysis techniques such as optical microscopy, SEM, CSAM, X-ray, cross-sectioning and EDXPhysical Requirements:Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standardsAbility to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standardsWorking Conditions:Environment, such as office or outdoorsAbility to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of timeEssential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typingOccasional work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the jobOccasional travel requirementsIn 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:$112,250 - $151,750 USDThe position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17