Manufacturing Test Engineer - Mechanical, Energy Storage
Redwood MaterialsSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted February 23, 2026
$135k - $224k
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Job Description
A Manufacturing Test Engineer - Mechanical at Redwood Materials is responsible for designing mechanical fixtures and actuators for high-volume manufacturing testers, collaborating with engineering teams, and troubleshooting testing equipment to support battery production and energy storage solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design mechanical fixtures, actuators, and systems for high-volume manufacturing testers
- Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers on design for manufacture considerations
- Develop automated interfaces for high-volume testing using pneumatics and electromechanical actuators
- Own thermal simulation and design of high-volume, high-powered test equipment
- Debug and perform root cause analysis of issues in manufacturing test
- Participate in tester builds and validation efforts such as GRR and SAT
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience with mechanical design of robust fixtures, jigs, and high cycle count hardware.
- Experience with PCBA Bed of Nails fixtures and other high volume electrical interface designs.
- Experience working with high-voltage systems in the range of 400-2000VDC and 480-800VAC.
- Hands-on mechanical prototyping experience using basic shop lab tools.
- Ability to design mechanical fixtures, actuators, and systems for high volume manufacturing testers.
- Ability to collaborate with electrical and mechanical design engineers on design for manufacture considerations.
- Ability to develop automated interfaces for high volume using tools like pneumatics and electromechanical actuators.
- Own thermal simulation and design of high volume high powered test equipment.
- Debug and root cause issues found in manufacturing test.
- Participate in tester builds and validation efforts such as GRR and SAT.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels, including executives.
- 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 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.
- Essential physical capabilities 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 travel occasionally as needed.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $135,000 - $224,000 USD
Work schedule: Occasional work on weekends, nights, or on-call; occasional travel as needed
Work environment perks: Ability to work in challenging conditions with PPE, exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes
Additional benefits: Full-time position, compensation commensurate with experience
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