Packaging Engineer

About the company

Redwood Materials is a battery recycling and materials company now rapidly scaling an energy-storage division that repurposes EV batteries to power AI data centers and other large industrial loads.

About this role

<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&nbsp;</strong><strong>—&nbsp;</strong><strong>keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017,</strong><strong>&nbsp;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="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Packaging&nbsp;Engineer</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the development, specification, and implementation of packaging solutions. In this role, you will identify and use principles of sustainability in developing packages. Ideal candidates will be responsible for ensuring Redwood Materials’ product packaging is designed to maximize safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across the value chain. This position requires understanding of packaging materials, technology, and equipment, with a heavy emphasis on regulatory requirements for shipping hazardous materials.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Responsibilities will include:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design and develop packaging solutions for various products, ensuring all customer and regulatory requirements are met.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct testing and certification from applicable authorities for packaging solutions.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Implement and maintain packaging standards and protocols for all Redwood Materials’ products and processes.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Act as a primary contact with suppliers and internal stakeholders during new package development.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Responsible for problem solving processes; works with production facilities and suppliers to recommend and implement solutions to packaging problems.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop cost containment / savings / quality improvement ideas through research of improved sources of supply, technology, and materials.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintains up to date knowledge of material innovation and all associated training available for the Logistics Department.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assists in the research of environmental compliance requirements involving packaging components.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Stay up to date on trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes in the industry.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering preferred.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1+ years’ experience in packaging design within a technology or manufacturing company.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong knowledge of packaging materials, batteries, equipment, and testing methods.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Preferred experience with hazardous materials regulations and transport compliance.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong experience managing projects and working in a cross-functional environment.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Solid communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong attention to detail.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.</span></p></div>