Mechanical Design Engineer, Energy Storage
Redwood Materials · San Francisco, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Redwood Materials's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Redwood Materials's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Redwood Materials
- high 140 stale, 2 reposted of 142 open
- Hiring momentum
- 181 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Redwood Materials's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Redwood Materials.
About this role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer at Redwood Materials, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of high-power electromechanical products. This role involves hands-on mechanical design, thermal management, and collaboration with electrical and systems engineers. You will also take on leadership responsibilities as the team grows, focusing on scaling products for high-volume manufacturing while contributing to a dynamic startup culture.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Redwood Materials as an employer.
What you need
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 1-3 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a strong focus in power conversion or energy storage products, ideally for mass production
- Understanding of the relationship between high voltage electronics and mechanical systems
- Proven track record as a senior mechanical engineer, with hands-on design, prototyping, and launch experience in medium-to-high volume production (10,000 units/yr or higher)
- Proficiency in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) and analysis tools (CFD, FEA, etc.)
- Self-motivated, with the ability to manage work in a startup environment, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines
Nice to have
- Experience developing tools, infrastructure and design practices for a growing team
Worth weighing
- The role requires adaptability to a startup environment, which may involve rapid changes and challenges.
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work hours.
- The salary range is provided but actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and skills.
- The position starts as a senior individual contributor, which may limit immediate leadership opportunities until the team grows.
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Listed by Redwood Materials on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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