Controls Technician at Redwood Materials

<div class="content-intro"><div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Redwood Materials</strong></span></p> <div> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 by JB Straubel, co-founder and former CTO of Tesla, on a simple but radical idea: the critical minerals powering the energy transition already exist. They just need to come back. Today Redwood is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America — recovering, refining, and redeploying critical minerals from end-of-life batteries back into the supply chain. On the energy side, Redwood has deployed the largest second-life battery project in the world, delivering power to AI data centers in months rather than years using proprietary energy architecture engineered entirely in-house. The company is profitable, the market it operates in is projected to grow 20 to 50 times over the next decade, and Redwood is the only company with the supply chain, the technology, and the operational scale to lead it.</strong></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><h3 data-path-to-node="7"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Position Summary</span></h3> <p data-path-to-node="8"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Controls Technician plays a key role in implementing and maintaining controls hardware, instrumentation, and electrical equipment across production and facility systems. In this position, you will troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and automation components to ensure reliable and efficient plant operations. You will support equipment commissioning, execute system upgrades, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvements in process performance.</span></p> <h3 data-path-to-node="9"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Key Responsibilities</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="10,0,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and automated manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.</span></p> </li> <li data-path-to-node="10,1,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Fabricate, modify, and upgrade electrical control panels in accordance with engineering specifications and safety standards.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="10,2,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform field wiring of instrumentation and motor controls to ensure proper installation and optimal system functionality.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="10,3,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct and document maintenance calibrations, installations, fault diagnosis, and repairs on electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="10,4,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Interpret P&amp;IDs, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to perform advanced troubleshooting and system analysis.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="10,5,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support equipment commissioning, process improvements, and system upgrades alongside cross-functional engineering and operations teams.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="10,6,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain accurate records of work performed, including updates to control logic, wiring diagrams, and calibration data while adhering to safety and compliance protocols.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="11"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Basic Qualifications</span></h3> <ul data-path-to-node="12"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="12,0,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">4+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls, or instrumentation within a manufacturing or process environment.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="12,1,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial sensors.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="12,2,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong skills in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, P&amp;IDs, and technical documentation.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="12,3,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hands-on experience fabricating and wiring control panels to meet design, quality, and safety standards.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="12,4,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Solid understanding of motor controls, instrumentation wiring, calibration procedures, and pneumatic/mechanical system integration.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p data-path-to-node="12,5,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proactive problem-solving skills with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="13"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Physical Requirements</span></h3> <ul data-path-to-node="14"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p id="p-rc_9481700b183572db-201" data-path-to-node="14,0,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-path-to-node="14,0,0,0">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</span><span data-path-to-node="14,0,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="14,0,0,2">.</span> </span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p id="p-rc_9481700b183572db-202" data-path-to-node="14,1,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-path-to-node="14,1,0,0">Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards</span><span data-path-to-node="14,1,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="14,1,0,2">.</span> </span></p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="15"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Working Conditions</span></h3> <ul data-path-to-node="16"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p id="p-rc_9481700b183572db-203" data-path-to-node="16,0,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-path-to-node="16,0,0,0">Environment: Office and industrial/manufacturing facility environment (indoors/outdoors)</span><span data-path-to-node="16,0,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="16,0,0,2">.</span> </span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p id="p-rc_9481700b183572db-204" data-path-to-node="16,1,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-path-to-node="16,1,0,0">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</span><span data-path-to-node="16,1,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="16,1,0,2">.</span> </span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p id="p-rc_9481700b183572db-205" data-path-to-node="16,2,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-path-to-node="16,2,0,0">Essential physical requirements such as climbing, standing, stooping, lifting, precision hand motion, or typing</span><span data-path-to-node="16,2,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="16,2,0,2">.</span> </span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p id="p-rc_9481700b183572db-206" data-path-to-node="16,3,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-path-to-node="16,3,0,0">Occasional work weekends, nights, or on-call availability as part of regular operations</span><span data-path-to-node="16,3,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="16,3,0,2">.</span> </span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p id="p-rc_9481700b183572db-207" data-path-to-node="16,4,0"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-path-to-node="16,4,0,0">Occasional travel requirements</span><span data-path-to-node="16,4,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="16,4,0,2">.</span></span></p> </li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at [email protected].</span></p></div>