Field Quality Engineer, Energy Storage
Redwood MaterialsSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted March 25, 2026
$150k - $208k
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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
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