Redwood Materials is an American clean energy company headquartered in Sparks, Nevada, focused on securing domestic supplies of critical battery materials and providing large-scale energy storage solutions. The company recycles end-of-life batteries to recover lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper, creating one of the largest domestic sources of these critical minerals in the United States. Its operations support the broader transition away from reliance on foreign supply chains for materials essential to electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Through its Redwood Energy division, the company designs, integrates, and deploys large-scale energy storage systems for data centers and the national grid, utilizing both new and repurposed batteries to deliver cost-effective solutions. Redwood Materials partners with major automotive, technology, and energy companies including Volkswagen Group of America, Panasonic, GM Ultium Cells, Toyota, BMW, Amazon, Volvo, and Southern Company, reflecting its central role in the emerging domestic battery supply chain. Founded by former Tesla Chief Technology Officer JB Straubel, Redwood Materials was established with the mission of building a circular economy for batteries, reducing waste, lowering the carbon footprint of energy storage, and strengthening American energy independence. The company holds ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications, underscoring its commitment to occupational health, safety, and environmental management standards.
About Redwood Materials
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.
Battery Disassembly Technician, Energy Storage
The Battery Disassembly Technician performs safe, efficient, and high-quality disassembly of EV battery packs and modules within a high-volume manufacturing environment. The position requires strict adherence to high-voltage safety protocols, standardized work instructions, and continuous process improvement.
Responsibilities will include:
- Perform safe, controlled disassembly of EV and energy storage battery packs down to module and component level, following detailed work instructions and safety standards
- Execute high-voltage isolation, verification, and handling procedures, including strict adherence to lockout/tagout (LOTO) and PPE requirements
- Sort, classify, and route battery components for reuse, recycling, or disposal in compliance with environmental and production guidelines
- Operate within a high-throughput production environment, meeting performance targets while maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and workflow continuity
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, and electrical diagnostic equipment to support disassembly, inspection, and basic troubleshooting tasks
- Safely handle, transport, and lift large-format battery systems using forklifts, cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment in accordance with safety protocols
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support continuous improvement, maintain a safe and organized workspace, and ensure compliance with quality and EHS standards
Desired Qualifications:
- Operate a variety of material handling equipment and mechanical lifts (training provided).
- Must meet all requirements for use of a full-face respirator, including medical clearance and fit testing, in accordance with OSHA and company standards.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of mechanical fastening systems, electrical connections, and component-level disassembly techniques.
- Prior rigging and heavy material handling experience is strongly preferred; however, training and certification will be provided for candidates with foundational mechanical aptitude.
- Supports field operations as required (up to 10% travel) for battery system decommissioning, including on-site disassembly and material recovery.
- Position includes additional internal and external trainings such as LOTO, Lifting/Rigging and High voltage Battery Basics etc.
- A Passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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