Redwood Materials · 13 hours ago
Software Engineer, Factory Systems Modeling
Nevada, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expRedwood Materials is localizing a global battery supply chain focused on recovery, reuse, and recycling of critical minerals. They are seeking a Systems Design Engineer to develop models for battery refining and materials production processes, aiming to optimize factory efficiency through collaboration and advanced modeling techniques.
EnergyElectric VehicleSustainabilityChemical & MaterialsRenewable EnergyAdvanced MaterialsBattery
Responsibilities
Implement complex system models integrating mechanical, thermal, chemical, and control theories in custom software
Design and implement control algorithms that optimize plant operations
Own and maintain controls-plant model software in the loop tests
Navigate cross-functional engineering teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions
Integrate live factory data into models to detect equipment anomalies
Optimize plant efficiency through modeling support
Apply knowledge of motors, pumps, sensors, actuators, and thermodynamic systems to accurately model plant behavior
Design high-level control strategies informed by simulation and data analytics
Qualification
Required
M.S. in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
2+ years in Systems Design Engineering and first-principles modeling, preferably with multi-physics simulations
Proficiency in Python and/or simulation software with functional software engineering skills
Strong grasp of mechanical, electrical, and thermodynamic fundamentals
Experience with complex system design
Self-motivated, hands-on attitude with willingness to contribute at all levels
Passion for sustainability and making the world better
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
$4.24BKey Investors
Eclipse VenturesCapricorn Investment Group,Goldman Sachs Asset ManagementUS Department of Energy
2025-10-23Series E· $425M
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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