Controls Engineer

Redwood Materials is seeking a Controls Engineer in Nevada, IA, to enhance automation systems in battery recycling and sustainable manufacturing. The role involves troubleshooting controls issues, supporting plant control systems, and collaborating on capital projects to improve efficiency and sustainability. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and at least 5 years of experience in automated manufacturing. This position is not remote.
Location: Nevada

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About Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries. We're doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.

Controls Engineer

Are you passionate about maintaining and improving advanced automation systems that support sustainability? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where reliability and continuous improvement are key? Join Redwood Materials as a Sustaining Controls Engineer and play a critical role in supporting and optimizing our existing battery recycling and materials manufacturing operations. Help ensure our systems run efficiently, troubleshoot complex controls issues, and drive enhancements that make a real impact on sustainability and innovation.

About Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries. We're doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.

Controls Engineer

Are you passionate about maintaining and improving advanced automation systems that support sustainability? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where reliability and continuous improvement are key? Join Redwood Materials as a Sustaining Controls Engineer and play a critical role in supporting and optimizing our existing battery recycling and materials manufacturing operations. Help ensure our systems run efficiently, troubleshoot complex controls issues, and drive enhancements that make a real impact on sustainability and innovation.

Responsibilities will include:
• Maintain and improve existing automation systems by troubleshooting controls issues, updating documentation, refining panel designs, and implementing software and hardware upgrades to support reliable, efficient operations
• Drive uptime and efficiency by delivering expert maintenance and support for automation and electrical systems—advancing sustainable manufacturing through smart, reliable solutions
• Maintain and support plant control systems—including Siemens PLCs, Ignition HMIs, SCADA, vision systems, and OT networking—to ensure reliable and sustainable automation
• Partner with process engineering, facilities, EHS, maintenance, and operations to design and implement large capital projects that drive innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence
• Support risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards to uphold a safe, sustainable, and high-performing manufacturing environment.
Desired

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in an automated manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of process control design and feedback control strategies
• Ability to read, interpret, and edit P& Electrical Schematics
• Exceptional electrical troubleshooting skills and the ability to terminate control wiring effectively
• Basic understanding of networking and fieldbus systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with advanced control strategies, such as model predictive control (MPC) and advanced process control (APC)
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices, such as ISA, IEC, and NFPA
• Experience with Siemens PLCs and Ignition SCADA system
• A genuine passion for sustainability and a commitment to making the world a better place

Physical Requirements :
• Wear proper PPE when necessary
• Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production plant environments
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as…