Field Quality Engineer, Energy Storage
Redwood MaterialsSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted March 11, 2026
$150k - $208k
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Job Description
A Field Quality Engineer at Redwood Materials is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of deployed Battery Energy Storage System assets by investigating field issues, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing corrective actions to improve system performance and reduce failures.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for field-identified quality issues across BESS assets
- Lead investigations into recurring failures, abnormal trends, or field incidents
- Perform root cause analyses using established methodologies
- Develop and document problem statements supported by data and technical observations
- Define, track, and verify corrective and preventive actions for field quality issues
- Verify effectiveness of corrective actions through inspections, audits, and data analysis
- Support development and tracking of quality KPIs such as failure rates and defect trends
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and reduce operational burden
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, Operations & Maintenance (O M) technicians, and service engineering teams in a production or operational environment
- Working knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, fault trees, and corrective preventive action (CAPA) processes
- Familiarity with field inspection procedures, commissioning documentation, and service records
- Ability to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully in environments that may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
- Physical ability to perform essential physical requirements such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing
- Willingness to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE
- Ability to work in a full-time capacity, including occasional work on weekends, nights, or being on-call as a regular part of the job
- Willingness to travel up to 40% as required by the position
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: $150,000 - $207,500 USD
Full-time position
Work environment includes challenging conditions such as exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, with PPE provided
Occasional work on weekends, nights, or being on-call
Travel requirements up to 40%
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