or apply directly on Redwood Materials's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Redwood Materials's roles stay open a median of 80 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
- 2026-10-22
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
The Staff Controls Engineer at Redwood Materials will be responsible for designing, building, and debugging advanced control systems for battery recycling operations. This role involves developing real-time control software in C++, automation tools in Python, and working with PLCs and industrial controllers. The engineer will also lead system architecture decisions, conduct root-cause analysis, and mentor other engineers in best practices.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- 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
- Strong proficiency in modern C++ for real-time or embedded systems
- Solid experience with Python for automation, tooling, or data processing
- Hands-on experience writing Structured Text for PLCs or industrial controllers
- Deep understanding of deterministic execution, concurrency, and hardware-software interaction
- Experience with industrial protocols such as Modbus, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, or PROFINET
- Proven ability to lead complex engineering efforts while contributing significant hands-on code
Nice to have
- Experience with motion control, robotics, or process automation
- Familiarity with embedded Linux, RTOS environments, or microcontroller development
- Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity standards or best practices
- Experience with simulation tools, digital twins, or hardware-in-the-loop testing
- Background integrating C++ runtimes with PLC or SCADA systems
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Position involves a mix of hands-on coding and leadership responsibilities
- Focus on cutting-edge technology in battery recycling may appeal to candidates interested in sustainability
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Listed by Redwood Materials on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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