Manufacturing Engineer, Energy Storage
Redwood MaterialsSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted October 25, 2025
$120k - $180k
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Job Description
A Manufacturing Engineer responsible for developing, optimizing, and scaling production lines for high-voltage energy storage systems, including assembly line design, process validation, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, high-quality manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and bring up new in-house assembly lines for NPI volume production, including equipment validation and process documentation
- Establish takt-time targets and optimize line balance to meet efficiency and throughput goals
- Troubleshoot line issues and implement corrective actions to improve yield, first-pass success rate, and build quality
- Own DFM and DFT efforts, providing feedback to engineering teams
- Collaborate with quality and test engineering to ensure process stability, traceability, and defect containment
- Analyze production data and develop dashboards to identify trends, bottlenecks, and cost-reduction opportunities
Requirements
- B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field
- At least 3 years of experience in production support or NPI for high-power electronics or electro-mechanical assemblies
- Strong technical knowledge of SMT, reflow, box build, mechanical assembly, and HV safety processes
- Ability to write and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training documents
- Experience working with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) on high-volume production environments
- Familiarity with MES systems, Python, SQL for data extraction, or Lean Six Sigma certification
- Ability to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully in accordance with 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 ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
- Ability to work in challenging conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE
- Essential physical requirements such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing
- Willingness to work occasional weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job
- Willingness to undertake occasional travel as required
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $120,000 - $180,000 USD
Full-time position
Ability to work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job
Occasional travel requirements
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