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Power Electronics Controls Engineer, Energy Storage

Redwood Materials · San Francisco, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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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 Power Electronics Controls Engineer at Redwood Materials, you will design and implement advanced control systems for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and mixed-asset energy sites. Your role involves creating control algorithms, developing high-power conversion architectures, and conducting rigorous testing to ensure optimal performance and safety of energy storage solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate recycled battery technologies and contribute to the development of a sustainable energy grid.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Electronics Control Systems
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience (for MSc)
  • Deep theoretical and practical mastery of high-efficiency power conversion
  • Expertise in resonant topologies (LLC, CLLC, DAB) and advanced multi-level architectures
  • Proven ability to design robust closed-loop controllers
  • Expert-level MATLAB/Simulink and PLECS for modeling and simulation

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with grid-interconnection codes (e.g., IEEE 1547, UL 1741)

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided is $160,000 — $252,500 USD, but actual compensation may vary based on experience and skills.
  • The role is in a fast-paced R&D environment which may involve navigating ambiguity.
  • Focus on advanced control systems and high-power conversion may require specialized knowledge and skills.
  • No specific benefits listed in the posting.

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