Systems Design Engineer, Factory Systems Modeling
Redwood Materials · Nevada, United States · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
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
Qualifications
- 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 Information
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.