Process Technician, Energy Storage

Redwood Materials•Reno, NV

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Technician, PACMAN plays a key role in launching and supporting a new production line by helping set up and test equipment, create and document workflows, keep equipment running smoothly, and step in to support day-to-day operations as needed. Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

Requirements

2+ years in a manufacturing/production or warehouse environment
Skilled navigation of complicated HMIs to access relevant data in support of process evaluation
Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills
Experience with writing and/or editing technical procedures
Excellent critical thinking and time management skills
Ability to follow complex written work instructions
Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Ability to use scanners, label printers, and other IT/OT equipment
Proficient hazard recognition skills

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an electronic assembly, engineering technician, or Maintenance roles preferred
A Passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Responsibilities

Constructing and installing process equipment on a new manufacturing line
Support day-to-day operations of a continuously running assembly line, including assembly and maintenance of equipment, material staging, pallet jack operation, and performing actions within production systems and other Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
Participate in root cause analysis with cross-functional teams
Identify potential safety improvements with the Manufacturing team and work with cross-functional teams to implement
Production inventory control tasks such as interfacing with Production Control for daily material orders, maintaining and adjusting lineside inventory to match changing production plans, and communicating material pick-up needs
Investigate and implement countermeasures to improve processes by working with Manufacturing, EHS, Process Engineering, Sustaining Engineering, Maintenance, etc.
Operate, develop written processes, and train on manufacturing equipment and powered industrial equipment (forklifts)
Assist in the implementation and creation of manufacturing strategies to improve operational efficiency and minimize downtime on the line
Foster a culture of safety and compliance, with a strong focus on the safe use of production and material-handling equipment
Positively contributes within the team environment and collaborates across business units
Follow and adhere to all Redwood policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety, attendance, conduct, quality, and ethical workplace behavior.