Controls Technician

<div class="content-intro"><div class="page"> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Redwood Materials</strong></span></p> <div> <p><strong>Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling </strong><strong>— </strong><strong>keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017,</strong><strong> 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.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Controls Technician</span></p> <p><strong>Essential Duties:</strong><br>The Controls Technician is responsible for implementing and maintaining controls hardware, instrumentation, and electrical equipment across production and facility systems. Key duties include troubleshooting and repairing PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and other automation components to ensure reliable and efficient operation. The role involves supporting equipment commissioning, executing system upgrades, and collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams to enhance process performance. Accurate documentation of changes and adherence to safety and compliance standards are essential. A strong focus on proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement is expected.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities Will Include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and automated manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency</li> <li>Fabricate, modify, and upgrade electrical control panels in accordance with engineering specifications and safety standards</li> <li>Perform field wiring of instrumentation and motor controls, ensuring proper installation and system functionality</li> <li>Conduct and document maintenance calibrations, installations, fault diagnosis, and repairs of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems</li> <li>Interpret and utilize PID diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to perform advanced troubleshooting and system analysis</li> <li>Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to support equipment commissioning, process improvements, and system upgrades</li> <li> Maintain accurate records of work performed, including updates to control logic, wiring diagrams, and calibration data, while adhering to safety and compliance protocols.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum of 4+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or instrumentation within a manufacturing or process environment</li> <li>Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial sensors</li> <li>Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, PIDs, and technical documentation</li> <li>Hands-on experience fabricating and wiring control panels to meet design and safety standards</li> <li>Strong understanding of motor controls, instrumentation wiring, and calibration procedures</li> <li>Familiarity with pneumatic and mechanical systems and their integration with control systems</li> <li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment</li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues</li> </ul> <p><strong>Physical Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and industrial production environments, including areas with elevated noise, heat, and moving machinery</li> <li>Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed for equipment handling and installations</li> <li>Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kn ... (truncated, view full listing at source)