Redwood Materials · 4 weeks ago
Reliability Engineer, Energy Storage
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $152K/yr
5+ years expRedwood Materials is localizing a global battery supply chain focused on recovery, reuse, and recycling of critical minerals. The Reliability Engineer for Energy Storage will define system reliability requirements, generate damage models, and characterize the reliability of new products while working cross-functionally to meet high reliability standards.
Advanced MaterialsBatteryElectric VehicleRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Define and own the reliability strategy for hardware products with complex PCBAs and electromechanical assemblies
Plan and execute reliability tests such as HALT, thermal cycling, vibration, drop, humidity, ingress protection (IP) testing, and power cycling
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design-for-reliability (DfR) requirements and drive root cause analysis for test failures
Track reliability KPIs and deliver reliability insights to guide design improvements and product decisions
Develop accelerated life test models and support FMEA and DFMEA processes
Analyze reliability data using Weibull, log-normal, and other statistical models to predict field performance
Work closely with engineering teams to establish reliability gates through program stages (A/B/C/D)
Support failure analysis (FA) efforts using tools like X-ray, cross-sectioning, and SEM/EDX to identify failure mechanisms in PCBAs
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across reliability processes, lab capabilities, and test methodologies
Author reports / document findings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
>5 years of experience in hardware reliability engineering, preferably in industries like energy, EV, consumer electronics, or aerospace
Deep knowledge of electronic and mechanical failure mechanisms (e.g., solder fatigue, corrosion, delamination, sealing failures, thermal expansion mismatch, material fatigue, etc.)
Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP, or Python)
Experience with reliability lab equipment and test setup design
Knowledge of reliability warranty analysis and reliability prediction methods
Working knowledge of failure analysis techniques such as optical microscopy, SEM, CSAM, X-ray, cross-sectioning and EDX
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
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
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
Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing
Occasional work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job
Occasional travel requirements
Company
Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials is a battery recycling startup that makes electric vehicles and sustainable materials for circular supply chains.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.17BKey Investors
Eclipse VenturesUS Department of EnergyT. Rowe Price
2025-10-23Series E· $350M
2023-08-29Series D· $1B
2023-02-09Debt Financing· $2B
Leadership Team
JB Straubel
founder, CEO
Colin Campbell
Chief Technology Officer
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