Field Quality Engineer, Energy Storage

Redwood Materials

San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Posted March 25, 2026

$150k - $208k

Energy Storage

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Job Description

Redwood Materials is currently searching for a Field Quality Engineer to join as an early member of a new engineering team working on our Battery Energy Storage System product line.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for field identified quality issues across operating BESS assets
Lead structured investigations into recurring failures, abnormal trends, or field incidents in collaboration with O&M and Service Engineering
Perform root cause analyses using established methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, fault tree analysis)
Develop and document clear problem statements supported by data, field evidence, and technical observations
Define, track, and verify corrective and preventive actions to address field quality issues
Verify effectiveness of corrective actions through follow- up inspections, audits, and data analysis
Support development and tracking of quality KPIs such as repeat failure rates, defect trends, and corrective action closure
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operational burden on O&M and improve 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, O&M technicians, and service engineering teams in a production or operational environment
Working knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, fault trees) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes
Familiarity with field inspection procedures, commissioning documentation, and service records
A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
Ability to perform essential physical tasks such as climbing ladders, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and walking for extended periods in industrial environments