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Engineering Technician, Recycling Production

Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials

McCarran, NV, USA
Posted on Jul 2, 2025

About Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries. We’re doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.

Engineering Technician, Recycling Production

Redwood Materials is looking for an Engineering Technician to support the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering teams with the development, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Fabricate and assemble new equipment from prototypes to production
  • Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
  • Troubleshoot and solve process and equipment issues
  • Assist with operation of equipment for engineering trials and handovers
  • Support manufacturing improvement projects
  • Design and fabricate tooling and fixtures
  • Develop equipment documentation for operation and maintenance

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong mechanical aptitude with a background in industrial equipment/processes
  • Hands-on and detailed oriented approach to problem solving
  • Metal fabrication and machine shop experience
  • Good computer skills; MS Office, etc.
  • Solid Modeling 3D CAD experience preferred
  • Welding experience preferred
  • Electrical troubleshooting experience preferred
  • A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
  • Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly.

Working Conditions:

  • Split work environment between office and the production facility.
  • Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility.
  • 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.
  • E Shift: Mon - Fri, 5x8s, with the ability to work weekends as needed
    • May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs.

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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