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# Field Service Electrician, Solar and Battery Storage at Redwood Materials

- **Company:** Redwood Materials
- **Location:** Mccarran, NV
- **Posted:** 2026-02-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-26
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/redwoodmaterials/jobs/5806209004?gh_jid=5806209004

## Job description

## About Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 by JB Straubel, co-founder and former CTO of Tesla, on a simple but radical idea: the critical minerals powering the energy transition already exist. They just need to come back. Today Redwood is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America — recovering, refining, and redeploying critical minerals from end-of-life batteries back into the supply chain. On the energy side, Redwood has deployed the largest second-life battery project in the world, delivering power to AI data centers in months rather than years using proprietary energy architecture engineered entirely in-house. The company is profitable, the market it operates in is projected to grow 20 to 50 times over the next decade, and Redwood is the only company with the supply chain, the technology, and the operational scale to lead it.

Field Service Electrician - Solar and Battery Storage

Redwood Materials is seeking an experienced Field Service Electrician to provide specialized electrical support across our growing solar and battery storage projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working hands-on in the field, solving problems independently, and helping build processes in a fast-moving startup environment. In this position, you will travel regularly to support active sites, manage daily work requests, perform electrical system checks, and complete maintenance and repair activities with minimal oversight. The role will initially focus on local Reno-area support, with travel expected to increase as new projects launch across additional locations.

Responsibilities will include:

- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems for solar and battery energy storage (BESS) using appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment
- Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and respond to field service work requests for panels, inverters, battery units, and associated electrical systems
- Install, test, and commission electrical equipment for solar and battery system projects
- Coordinate field-based electrical work, including oversight of contractors and third-party service provider
- Develop and implement standard work instructions (SWIs) for field service activities
- Work closely with operations and site teams to support safe execution and continuous improvement

Desired Qualifications:

- At least 4 years of experience in electrical troubleshooting and repair, preferably in solar or battery storage systems.
- Valid electrician’s license (Journeyman or Master Electrician, depending on state requirements) and relevant certifications (e.g., NABCEP for solar systems, OSHA 10/30, or NFPA 70E).
- Demonstrated expertise in electrical troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of solar and battery storage systems; strong technical skills, attention to quality, and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Medium-voltage experience is a plus.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot and repair electrical systems in the field using appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place.

Physical Requirements:.

- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods with frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders or stairs, and lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, including pushing, pulling, overhead reaching, and handling tools or material
- Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces as needed
- Strong hand dexterity for wiring, measuring, and operating specialized electrical tools

Working Conditions:

- Frequent travel required, including weekly trips to field locations.
- Work in outdoor environments, including exposure to inclement weather, hazardous materials, loud noise, or extreme heat/cold.
- Essential physical requirements include climbing, standing, stooping, and using specialized electrical tools.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, or be on-call based on operational needs

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.

## About Redwood Materials

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Redwood Materials recycles lithium-ion batteries to recover critical minerals and deploys large-scale energy storage systems, building a domestic circular supply chain for batteries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Late-stage; Series E closed at $425M in October 2025)
- **Headquarters**: Carson City, Nevada, USA (with campuses in Northern Nevada, South Carolina, and an R&D center in San Francisco)
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: JB Straubel (former Tesla CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Battery recycling, critical materials production, and energy storage
- **Target customers**: B2B – automotive OEMs, data center operators, utilities, and grid-scale energy storage buyers
- **Mission/purpose**: “Securing U.S. critical materials. Powering America’s energy future.” – building a resilient domestic supply chain for batteries and enabling the energy transition.

## Products & Services
- **Critical Materials Production**: Recovers lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper from end-of-life batteries (recycling) and produces cathode active material at scale. [redwoodmaterials.com](https://www.redwoodmaterials.com/)
- **Redwood Energy**: Designs, integrates, and deploys large-scale energy storage systems (BESS) for data centers and the grid, using both new and repurposed batteries. [redwoodmaterials.com](https://www.redwoodmaterials.com/)
- **Battery Bin**: Consumer-facing recycling program launched in December 2025 to collect end-of-life batteries. [redwoodmaterials.com/about/](https://www.redwoodmaterials.com/about/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: ~$6 billion (as of October 2025, per Wikipedia)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding raised >$1.4B (over $1B in 2023 plus $425M Series E in 2025). Annual revenue not publicly disclosed.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Partners include Volkswagen Group of America, Panasonic, GM/Ultium Cells, Volvo, Amazon, Toyota, Southern Company, BMW of North America, Crusoe, Lime, Caterpillar, Isuzu. [redwoodmaterials.com](https://www.redwoodmaterials.com/)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Opened South Carolina recycling campus (2025) and SF R&D center (2025)
  - Launched Redwood Energy storage division (2025)
  - Expanded into Europe (2022)
  - Recognized as Fast Company’s World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies (2024, 2026) and Time100 Climate (2024)
  - Active job postings: 79 (as of mid-2026), with monthly growth of +83.7% [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/redwood-materials)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Technology moat**: Recovers >95% of metals (nickel, cobalt, lithium, copper) from end-of-life batteries, creating a low-cost domestic source of critical materials.
- **Vertical integration**: Combines recycling, refining, cathode production, and energy storage deployment under one roof.
- **Strategic partnerships**: Deep relationships with nearly every major automotive OEM and energy companies, ensuring feedstock and offtake.
- **First-mover in U.S. battery circularity**: One of the largest domestic sources of critical minerals, reducing reliance on foreign supply chains.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale domestic battery material production and energy storage manufacturing to meet U.S. grid and EV demand.
- Expand Redwood Energy as a standalone business unit for utility and data center storage.
- Grow consumer recycling programs (Battery Bin) and deepen partnerships with automakers and energy companies.
- Continue R&D in advanced battery chemistries and recycling processes at the San Francisco innovation center.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Employees are motivated by building a resilient U.S. energy future and solving climate challenges.
- **Pioneering environment**: Described as “pioneers, innovators, and collaborators” working on chemistry, materials science, automation, and advanced equipment design. [redwoodmaterials.com/join/](https://www.redwoodmaterials.com/join/)
- **Locations**: Multiple campuses – Tahoe (Northern Nevada), Carolina (South Carolina), and downtown San Francisco R&D center.
- **Growth opportunities**: Rapid scaling with 79+ open roles across engineering, operations, EPC, software, and business functions. Top talent sources include Tesla (207 alumni), Panasonic, Rivian, and Chewy.
- **Work style**: Hybrid/office presence expected at campuses; culture emphasizes making difficult decisions and implementing design constraints to drive impact.

## Sources
1. [redwoodmaterials.com](https://www.redwoodmaterials.com/)
2. [redwoodmaterials.com/about/](https://www.redwoodmaterials.com/about/)
3. [redwoodmaterials.com/join/](https://www.redwoodmaterials.com/join/)
4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/redwood-materials)
5. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redwood_Materials)

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