<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>Manager of Controls EngineeringWe are seeking a leader who can bring a novel, modern, and innovative blend of state-of-the-art software and traditional industrial controls to our industrial process plants. This role requires a strategic leader who is excited to develop a fresh approach to factory automation and collaborate with mechanical, chemical, and electrical teams to bring it to life in our plants.   Responsibilities include:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Lead the strategy for design, implementation, operation, and optimization of Redwood’s automated process control systems </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Build a strong team and culture of continuous improvement through novel technological approaches and data driven engineering </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Architect and oversee implementation of cutting-edge automation systems, using a thoughtful blend of custom software and traditional industrial controls </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify opportunities to improve or introduce new automation opportunities, aimed at optimizing manufacturing operations or creating new capabilities </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Lead the development and implementation of new automation technologies while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Empower engineers and operators with aesthetically simple interfaces, robust data models, and the right tools to make quick, sound decisions </li></ul> Desired Qualifications <ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Strong experience controlling physical processes using both traditional industrial automation (PLC, DCS) systems as well as embedded systems (e.g. real time industrial PCs or DSPs)</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Strong understanding of control theory and experience applying it practically to process control systems</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Strong familiarity with modern software workflows, and an excitement to bring their core advantages (e.g. regression testing + version control) to an industrial setting</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and thermodynamics first principles and fundamentals</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals in the context of industrial hardware</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Eagerness to oversee complex control system designs  </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Minimum 10 years of factory automation, with at least 5 years in a leadership role</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Working knowledge of industrial automation protocols and safety systems</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!  </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science or a related field </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Hands-on attitude, with a willingness to contribute at all levels </li></ul>Physical Requirements:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Must be able to work hands on in the factory environment, including standing and operating equipment for extended periods.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs as needed.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Must be able to maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards.</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Split work environment between office and production facilities.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise and chemicals, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support R&amp;D and pilot production needs.</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.

Manager of Controls Engineering

<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>Manager of Controls EngineeringWe&nbsp;are&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;a&nbsp;leader who can&nbsp;bring&nbsp;a novel, modern, and innovative blend of&nbsp;state-of-the-art&nbsp;software and&nbsp;traditional&nbsp;industrial controls&nbsp;to&nbsp;our industrial&nbsp;process plants.&nbsp;This role requires a strategic leader who is&nbsp;excited to&nbsp;develop&nbsp;a fresh&nbsp;approach to factory automation and&nbsp;collaborate with&nbsp;mechanical, chemical,&nbsp;and&nbsp;electrical teams to&nbsp;bring it to life in our plants.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Lead the strategy for design, implementation, operation, and optimization of Redwood’s automated process control systems&nbsp;</li><li>Build a strong team and culture of continuous improvement through novel technological approaches and data driven engineering&nbsp;</li><li>Architect and oversee implementation of cutting-edge automation systems, using a thoughtful blend of custom software and traditional industrial controls&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify opportunities to improve or introduce new automation opportunities, aimed at optimizing manufacturing operations or creating new capabilities&nbsp;</li><li>Lead the development and implementation of new automation technologies while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations&nbsp;</li><li>Empower engineers and operators with aesthetically simple interfaces, robust data models, and the right tools to make quick, sound decisions&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Desired Qualifications&nbsp;<ul><li>Strong experience controlling physical processes using both traditional industrial automation (PLC, DCS) systems as well as embedded systems (e.g. real time industrial PCs or DSPs)</li><li>Strong understanding of control theory and experience applying it practically to process control systems</li><li>Strong familiarity with modern software workflows, and an excitement to bring their core advantages (e.g. regression testing + version control) to an industrial setting</li><li>Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and thermodynamics first principles and fundamentals</li><li>Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals in the context of industrial hardware</li><li>Eagerness to oversee complex control system designs&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum 10 years of&nbsp;factory automation, with at least 5 years in a leadership role</li><li>Working knowledge of industrial automation protocols and safety systems</li><li>A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!  </li><li>Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science or a related field&nbsp;</li><li>Hands-on attitude, with a willingness to contribute at all levels&nbsp;</li></ul>Physical Requirements:<ul><li>Must be able to work hands on in the factory environment, including standing and operating equipment for extended periods.</li><li>Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs as needed.</li><li>Must be able to maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards.</li></ul>Working Conditions:<ul><li>Split work environment between office and production facilities.</li><li>Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility.</li><li>Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise and chemicals, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time.</li><li>May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support R&amp;D and pilot production needs.</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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