Staff Controls EngineerPosted today$42K–$104K

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 by JB Straubel, co-founder and former CTO of Tesla, on a simple but radical idea: the critical minerals powering the energy transition already exist. They just need to come back.

What you'll do

• Designing and implementing real‑time control software in C++ for embedded and industrial systems

• Developing automation tools, diagnostics, and orchestration scripts in Python

• Writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting Structured Text (IEC 61131‑3) for PLCs and industrial controllers

• Designing controls panels that meet UL508A requirements, including high: voltage power distribution, low voltage distribution, instrumentation, and networking.

• Building deterministic control loops, state machines, and safety‑critical routines

• Integrating software with sensors, actuators, drives, and industrial communication networks

What they're looking for

• Debugging complex issues involving timing, concurrency, hardware interfaces, and industrial protocols
• Leading system architecture decisions for control platforms and distributed automation systems
• Conducting root‑cause analysis for field issues and implementing long‑term fixes
• Mentoring engineers in real‑time programming, PLC development, and industrial best practices