Head of Sorting Technology
Redwood MaterialsSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted November 21, 2025
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Job Description
The Head of Sorting Technology at Redwood Materials leads the development and implementation of automated robotics systems for sorting battery feedstock, overseeing a cross-functional engineering team to innovate and optimize recycling processes for battery materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and testing of an automated battery sorting system.
- Manage and mentor a cross-functional engineering team including software, controls, mechanical, and electrical engineers.
- Collaborate with product, finance, operations, and engineering teams to define system requirements.
- Make decisions on hardware and software components, including sensors, actuators, conveyer systems, and ML infrastructure.
- Develop and own the technology roadmap for automated sorting systems.
Requirements
- BS or MS degree in Engineering
- 10 years of engineering and engineering leadership experience in a fast paced, highly fluid environment
- Proficiency across hardware and software stacks as applied in industries like robotics, vehicle automation, or factory automation
- Well versed in all types of machine automation components, sensors, vision systems, electro-mechanical actuators, motion control, pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
- Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time
- Essential physical requirements such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing
- Occasional work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job
- Occasional travel requirements
- This is a full-time position
Benefits & Perks
Compensation will be commensurate with experience
Full-time position
Work in challenging conditions with PPE
Occasional work on weekends, nights, or on-call
Occasional travel
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