Development Engineering Technician

• About Redwood Materials
• Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse
• recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
• Development Engineering Technician
• As a Development Engineering Technician at Redwood Materials, you will have the opportunity to make the world a better place by supporting a wide variety of analytical /metallurgical processes across the Company. Under moderate supervision, a Development Engineering Technician will perform a variety of tasks, including building, monitoring, controlling
• optimizing chemical and metallurgical processes and unit operations in pilot, production
• laboratory environments. This role will aid engineers in starting up and testing new processes and equipment and performing experiments.
• Responsibilities will Include:
• Desire to be hands-on monitoring and optimizing processes and equipment at the lab-, pilot-, and production-scale.
• Strong ability to follow technical instructions & standard operating procedures.
• Skilled in meticulous data collection and observation recording.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of math, chemistry and/or computer skills appropriate to the assignment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Proven track record of safety-consciousness and capable of learning applicable EHS standards and proper chemical handling techniques.
• Capacity to work independently and safely with minimal supervision

Desired Qualifications

• A.S. or B.S. degree in a related field.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain relevant processing equipment.
• Ability and interest in assembling and fabricating process equipment to support operations.
• Experience with laboratory sample preparation and analysis.
• Familiarity of OSHA/MSHA rules and regulations and chemical hazards and industrial safety programs.
• Capability to work in challenging conditions, including exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes for extended periods in full PPE suits and head covers.
• Knowledge and proper use of safety equipment, such as safety glasses, fitted masks, PAPR, Tyvek suit, safety shoes, and other personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Physical ability to stand, lift, and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean working environment, adhering to company policies and industry standards.
• Proficient using MS Office, including Excel spreadsheets and Word documentation.
• Ability to work a shift schedule, with a willingness to be flexible.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
• Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to work hands on the manufacturing environment, including standing and operating equipment.
• Be able to lift 30lbs.
• Where proper PPE when necessary.
• Working Conditions:
• Environment: office, machine shop, wet laboratory, chemical plant, outdoor test sites.
• Essential physical requirements: working hands-on in a production setting.
• Travel required as needed, less than 10%.
• The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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