Staff Systems Design Engineer
Description For Staff Systems Design Engineer
Redwood Materials, a pioneering company in sustainable battery supply chains, is seeking a Staff Systems Design Engineer to play a crucial role in developing their facilities and factories. Founded in 2017, the company is revolutionizing the electric vehicle and clean energy industry by creating circular supply chains and innovative recycling solutions.
The position requires an experienced engineer who will develop sophisticated system models incorporating mechanical, thermal, and chemical components. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology, applying first-principles modeling techniques through custom software development to create plant-scale models. These models will be instrumental in maximizing system efficiencies, detecting problems, and powering soft sensors.
The role offers an unique opportunity to directly impact the future of sustainable energy by designing and optimizing some of the world's most advanced factories. You'll be working in McCarran, Nevada, collaborating with cross-functional teams and applying your expertise in motors, pumps, sensors, actuators, and thermodynamic systems. The position requires both theoretical knowledge and practical implementation skills, combining software engineering with physical systems design.
The ideal candidate will bring at least seven years of experience in Systems Design Engineering, along with strong programming skills in Python and expertise with simulation tools like Simulink and Matlab. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about sustainability and wants to contribute to making the world a better place while working on complex, challenging technical problems at the intersection of software and physical systems.
Responsibilities For Staff Systems Design Engineer
- Implementing complex system design models integrating mechanical, thermal, chemical, and control theories
- Integrate live data from factory floor and implement functionality to detect anomalies
- Navigate cross-functional landscape to gather requirements and provide solutions
- Provide modeling support to optimize plant efficiency
- Apply knowledge of motors, pumps, sensors, actuators, and thermodynamic systems
- Provide high-level control strategy design informed by simulation and data analytics
Requirements For Staff Systems Design Engineer
- M.S. in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience
- At least seven years of experience in Systems Design Engineering and first-principles modeling
- Working knowledge of Python and/or simulation software packages
- Working knowledge of Simulink, Matlab, and/or FEA / CFD modeling tools
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and thermodynamics first principles
- Exposure to complex system design
- Self-motivated, hands-on attitude
- Passion for sustainability
Benefits For Staff Systems Design Engineer
- Full-time position
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Visa sponsorship available
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