Jobs · Quality Assurance · California

Field Quality Engineer, Energy Storage

Redwood Materials · San Francisco, CA · 4 mo ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$150k–$208k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for field identified quality issues across operating BESS assets
  • Lead structured investigations into recurring failures, abnormal trends, or field incidents in collaboration with O&M and Service Engineering
  • Perform root cause analyses using established methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, fault tree analysis)
  • Develop and document clear problem statements supported by data, field evidence, and technical observations
  • Define, track, and verify corrective and preventive actions to address field quality issues
  • Verify effectiveness of corrective actions through follow-up inspections, audits, and data analysis
  • Support development and tracking of quality KPIs such as repeat failure rates, defect trends, and corrective action closure
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operational burden on O&M and improve system reliability

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in field quality, reliability engineering, service engineering, or commissioning support for complex electromechanical or energy systems
  • Demonstrated experience supporting field-deployed assets such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), power electronics, renewable energy systems, or industrial electrical equipment
  • Experience working directly with field operations, O&M technicians, and service engineering teams in a production or operational environment
  • Working knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, fault trees) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes
  • Familiarity with field inspection procedures, commissioning documentation, and service records
  • A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform essential physical tasks such as climbing ladders, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and walking for extended periods in industrial environments

Working Conditions

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field locations; frequent travel required up to 40%
  • Ability to work in conditions that may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while wearing appropriate PPE for extended periods of time
  • Availability to work weekends, nights, or on-call as needed

Pay Range

The California pay range for this position is $150,000 - $207,500 USD.

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