<div><div><div><div><div>About Redwood Materials<div>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.</div></div></div></div></div></div>Controls Technician The Controls Technician is responsible for implementing and maintaining controls hardware, instrumentation, and electrical equipment across production and facility systems. Key duties include troubleshooting and repairing PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and other automation components to ensure reliable and efficient operation. The role involves supporting equipment commissioning, executing system upgrades, and collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams to enhance process performance. Accurate documentation of changes and adherence to safety and compliance standards are essential. A strong focus on proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement is expected. Responsibilities will include:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and automated manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Fabricate, modify, and upgrade electrical control panels in accordance with engineering specifications and safety standards</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Perform field wiring of instrumentation and motor controls, ensuring proper installation and system functionality</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Conduct and document maintenance calibrations, installations, fault diagnosis, and repairs of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Interpret and utilize P&amp;ID diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to perform advanced troubleshooting and system analysis</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to support equipment commissioning, process improvements, and system upgrades</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Maintain accurate records of work performed, including updates to control logic, wiring diagrams, and calibration data, while adhering to safety and compliance protocols.</li></ul>Desired Qualifications:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Minimum of 4+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or instrumentation within a manufacturing or process environment</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial sensors</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, P&amp;IDs, and technical documentation</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Hands-on experience fabricating and wiring control panels to meet design and safety standards</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Strong understanding of motor controls, instrumentation wiring, and calibration procedures</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Familiarity with pneumatic and mechanical systems and their integration with control systems</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues</li></ul>Physical Requirements:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and industrial production environments, including areas with elevated noise, heat, and moving machinery</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed for equipment handling and installations</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders or stairs for extended periods during troubleshooting and maintenance tasks</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with team members, both verbally and in writing</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Split work environment between office and production facility</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Work may involve extended periods in the production facility</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Ability to work in challenging conditions including exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended durations</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">May require occasional weekend work or alternate shifts to support production needs</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">Day and overnight shifts available:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">D Shift: 6:00pm – 6:00am, Thursday – Saturday (every other Wednesday); 15% shift differential</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">E Shift: Monday – Friday, 5x8s, with flexibility to work weekends as needed</li></ul></li></ul><div>The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. 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 privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.</div>

Redwood is developing a fully closed-loop, domestic supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. Our team manufactures critical battery components using as many recycled batteries as possible &mdash; localizing a 50,000-mile global supply battery chain on a single site.

Controls Technician

<div><div><div><div><div>About Redwood Materials<div>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.</div></div></div></div></div></div>Controls Technician&nbsp;The Controls Technician is responsible for implementing and maintaining controls hardware, instrumentation, and electrical equipment across production and facility systems. Key duties include troubleshooting and repairing PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and other automation components to ensure reliable and efficient operation. The role involves supporting equipment commissioning, executing system upgrades, and collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams to enhance process performance. Accurate documentation of changes and adherence to safety and compliance standards are essential. A strong focus on proactive problem-solving and&nbsp;continuous improvement is expected.&nbsp;Responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and automated manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency</li><li>Fabricate, modify, and upgrade electrical control panels in accordance with engineering specifications and safety standards</li><li>Perform field wiring of instrumentation and motor controls, ensuring proper installation and system functionality</li><li>Conduct and document maintenance calibrations, installations, fault diagnosis, and repairs of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems</li><li>Interpret and utilize P&amp;ID diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to perform advanced troubleshooting and system analysis</li><li>Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to support equipment commissioning, process improvements, and system upgrades</li><li>Maintain accurate records of work performed, including updates to control logic, wiring diagrams, and calibration data, while adhering to safety and compliance protocols.</li></ul>Desired Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum of 4+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or instrumentation within a manufacturing or process environment</li><li>Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial sensors</li><li>Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, P&amp;IDs, and technical documentation</li><li>Hands-on experience fabricating and wiring control panels to meet design and safety standards</li><li>Strong understanding of motor controls, instrumentation wiring, and calibration procedures</li><li>Familiarity with pneumatic and mechanical systems and their integration with control systems</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues</li></ul>Physical Requirements:<ul><li>Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and industrial production environments, including areas with elevated noise, heat, and moving machinery</li><li>Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed for equipment handling and installations</li><li>Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders or stairs for extended periods during troubleshooting and maintenance tasks</li><li>Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection</li><li>Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with team members, both verbally and in writing</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul><li>Split work environment between office and production facility</li><li>Work may involve extended periods in the production facility</li><li>Ability to work in challenging conditions including exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended durations</li><li>May require occasional weekend work or alternate shifts to support production needs</li><li>Day and overnight shifts available:<ul><li>D Shift: 6:00pm – 6:00am, Thursday – Saturday (every other Wednesday); 15% shift differential</li><li>E Shift: Monday – Friday, 5x8s, with flexibility to work weekends as needed</li></ul></li></ul><div>The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.&nbsp;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 privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.</div>

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