Lead High-Voltage Battery Abuse Testing Technician

Redwood Materials Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials in Reno, NV is seeking a Lead Abuse Testing Technician IV to lead high-voltage battery abuse testing, teardown, and failure analysis on modules and packs. You will supervise technicians via JIRA, coordinate with engineers and safety teams, and ensure safe testing with proper PPE in a fast-paced lab.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience, hands-on HV systems knowledge, and strong documentation and test procedures. This is an on-site role at McCarran, NV.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a managerial, supervisory, or lead role coordinating a technical team.
• Working knowledge of high-voltage systems and battery technology.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and PPE for hazardous environments.
• Ability to read technical drawings and write test procedures.
• Experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and battery testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the abuse testing technician team, assigning work via JIRA and tracking progress.
• Sequence and adjust team assignments based on priorities from engineering and test leadership.
• Resolve blockers to keep testing and teardown work moving; coach junior technicians.
• Perform thermal, electrical, and mechanical abuse tests and teardowns on battery modules/packs.
• Install sensors and harnessing; verify setups for repeatable testing.
• Document test results with notes, photos and reports; support data analysis.
• Enforce high-voltage safety protocols and maintain organized lab.

Skills

Leadership

JIRA

HV systems

Safety procedures

Technical drawing reading

Electrical testing equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Redwood Materials in Reno, NV is seeking a Lead Abuse Testing Technician IV to lead high-voltage battery abuse testing, teardown, and failure analysis on modules and packs. You will supervise technicians via JIRA, coordinate with engineers and safety teams, and ensure safe testing with proper PPE in a fast-paced lab.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience, hands-on HV systems knowledge, and strong documentation and test procedures. This is an on-site role at McCarran, NV.