Field Quality Engineer, Energy Storage
Redwood MaterialsSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted March 26, 2026
$150k - $208k
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Job Description
A Field Quality Engineer 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 quality issues in BESS assets
- Lead investigations into recurring failures, abnormal trends, and field incidents
- Perform root cause analyses using established methodologies
- Develop, document, and verify corrective and preventive actions
- Track and analyze quality KPIs such as failure rates and defect trends
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance 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, 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 diagrams, fault tree analysis, and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes
- Familiarity with field inspection procedures, commissioning documentation, and service records
- Ability to perform essential physical tasks such as climbing ladders, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and walking for extended periods in industrial environments
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field locations with 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
- Availability to work weekends, nights, or on-call as needed
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $150,000 - $207,500 USD
Work schedule: Full-time, with availability to work weekends, nights, or on-call as needed
Work environment perks: Ability to work in conditions that may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while wearing appropriate PPE
Additional benefits: Travel up to 40%, physical tasks such as climbing ladders, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and walking for extended periods
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