The Manufacturing Test Infrastructure Lead Engineer at Redwood Materials is responsible for designing and managing testing systems for battery products, leading a team across mechanical, electrical, and software domains to ensure robust product validation and manufacturing quality.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop functional and end-of-line testers for electromechanical products
Manage a team of engineers across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines
Collaborate with firmware and hardware teams to develop test coverage and define metrics
Debug and troubleshoot issues identified during manufacturing testing
Design manufacturing test hardware, including functional and system power tests
Lead tester builds and validation efforts such as GRR and SAT
Develop test automation, self-test, and data analysis tools in collaboration with software teams
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
7 years of technical experience in manufacturing test engineering or a related role
2 years of people management experience
Experience working with high-voltage systems 400-2000VDC and 480-800VAC
Deep technical expertise in at least one aspect of test engineering, with comfort working across disciplines mechanical, electrical, software
Experience working in a high volume manufacturing environment
Direct experience with battery testers or characterization tools
Experience developing scalable tools, infrastructure, and design practices for test engineering teams
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