Abuse Testing 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.
• Abuse Testing Technician
• Redwood Materials is seeking an Abuse Test Technician to support high-voltage battery testing, teardown
• failure analysis. This role will focus on executing safety-critical test procedures, handling battery packs and modules
• assisting in research efforts to improve battery durability and sustainability.
• The ideal candidate has experience working with high-voltage systems, test setups
• safety procedures, with a strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. This is a hands-on role in which you will help tear down battery packs, set up tests, harness systems, document results
• maintain a clean and organized lab environment.
• Responsibilities will include:
• Perform abuse tests on battery modules and packs, including thermal, electrical, and mechanical stress testing.
• Disassemble and tear down battery packs to analyze internal components, failure modes, and degradation patterns.
• Follow detailed test setup instructions to ensure accurate and repeatable testing.
• Install sensors, instrumentation, and harnessing on battery packs and test fixtures.
• Document test results with clear, detailed notes, photos, and reports.
• Work closely with engineers and safety teams to execute testing protocols safely and effectively.
• Maintain a clean and organized test lab, ensuring tools and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
• Assist in data collection and analysis to support battery performance and safety evaluations.
• Follow strict high-voltage safety protocols to ensure personal and team safety during all test procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and improve testing processes

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with high-voltage systems, battery modules, or power electronics is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, disassembly, and electrical harnessing.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and PPE requirements when working with hazardous materials and high-voltage environments.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, schematics, and written test procedures.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills to accurately record test results.
• Willingness to work in a lab/testing environment, with exposure to thermal and mechanical stress testing conditions.
• Experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electrical testing equipment is a plus.
• Prior experience in battery testing, automotive, aerospace, or energy storage industries is a plus
• Physical requirements:
• Ability to lift and work with hand tools for extended periods.
• Working conditions:
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with shifting priorities.
• The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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