Development Engineering Technician
Redwood MaterialsCarson City, Nevada
Full Time
Posted May 6, 2026
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Job Description
The Development Engineering Technician supports research and pilot-scale operations by building and maintaining laboratory and manufacturing equipment, conducting experiments, and assisting in the development of new processes and metrology systems to advance sustainable battery materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain laboratory and pilot-scale equipment
- Prepare solutions and conduct wet-chemistry bench experiments
- Perform chemical analyses, optical measurements, and mechanical tests
- Monitor and troubleshoot experiments in lab and high-volume manufacturing environments
- Support the development and validation of new metrology systems
Requirements
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on laboratory experience, including building complex mechanical systems
- Laboratory experience in wet-chemistry and bench top experiments
- Ability to prepare solutions and conduct wet-chemistry bench experiments
- Ability to perform chemical analyses, optical measurements, and mechanical tests
- Experience building and maintaining pilot and lab equipment
- Support the development and validation of new metrology systems and prove their capabilities
- Ability to follow and apply established procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, shifting priorities, and competing deadlines in a fast-paced operational environment
- Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to hazardous materials and challenging conditions such as noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes while wearing required PPE for extended periods
- Physical ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments, including lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards
- Must be able to communicate clearly
- Travel as needed
Benefits & Perks
Compensation will be commensurate with experience
Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Split work environment between office and production facility
Work may involve extended periods in challenging conditions with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes while wearing PPE
May require occasional work on weekends or alternate shifts
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