Electrical Maintenance Technician

Redwood Materials
New Brunswick, NJ
About Redwood Materials

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2019, 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.

Electrical Maintenance Technician

The Electrical Maintenance Technician role provides the opportunity to join an innovative team in a high-growth company. This position will play a critical role in our operations by providing quality maintenance support to maximize machine availability and uptime across various production teams. You will apply your technical skills to troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical equipment, automated PLCs, robotics, and other machinery used to support production operations. Additionally, you will be involved in a variety of electrical disciplines, and a strong candidate will be able to perform a variety of electrical tasks, from distribution power, lighting, and control panels.

Shift: D shift: (Thurs - Sat and every other Wed) 6 pm to 6 am

Responsibilities will include:

  • Comply with all safety standards and maintain all required PPE. 
  • Perform routine inspections to identify potential issues and address them proactively. 
  • Work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, EHS, Operations, and Health & Safety teams. 
  • Advanced Electronic and Electrical Troubleshooting skills.
  • Provide diagnostic, troubleshooting (mechanical & electrical), preventive, and corrective maintenance services for Redwood's production facilities. 
  • Respond to corrective and unplanned maintenance tasks for production and facilities equipment. 
  • Logging maintenance specific KPI's.  
  • Review shift pass-downs and communicate where needed. 
  • Participating in LOTO/JHA's and job walks.  
  • Participate and complete all Company-sponsored training and compliance training.
  • Diagnose complex electromechanical issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Ensure that emergency repairs are carried out promptly to minimize disruptions.
  • Enforce safety protocols and ensure that all maintenance activities comply with relevant regulations and guidelines.
  • Participate in safety audits and investigations and implement corrective actions as necessary.
  • Maintaining and troubleshooting various types of electrical components.
  • Use of complex electrical schematics and blueprints to plan work scopes, install requested improvements, and troubleshoot and correct problems.
  • Consulting manuals, reading and interpreting diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints, and schematics.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Must have a minimum of 5+ years of maintenance and experience in manufacturing
  • 5+ years of electrician journeyman level or higher experience
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings. 
  • Experience with PLCs and Ladder diagrams preferred. 
  • Experience working with 480 VAC and lower voltages, wiring electrical cabinets. 
  • Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems preferred. 
  • Solid troubleshooting/problem-solving methodology. 
  • Understanding of the NEC codes and knowledge of NFPA 70E practices. 
  • Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies and industry standards.  
  • Must be familiar with using a CMMS.  
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. 
  • Proficient in working with spreadsheets, word processing, and computer-based applications.  
  • Must work well with engineering and production teams.  
  • Strong knowledge in installing and troubleshooting of PLCs, motor controls, drives, and electronic components is a plus.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in using maintenance software and computer skills.
  • A Passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to complete a respiratory fit test and respiratory medical evaluation 
  • Ability to wear a full-faced mask when required.   
  • Ability to wear SCBA and/or supplied air.
  • Ability to work for extended periods, including up to a full shift, while wearing Tyvek suits, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), and other personal protective equipment (PPE). 
  • Ability to work in confined spaces.  
  • Ability to climb both ladders and stairs.  
  • Ability to operate and train on equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other specialized machinery.   
  • Ability to remain standing for extended periods, exceeding 80% of the shift. 
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.  
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.   
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Working Conditions:

  • Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated heights.    
  • Work in diverse environments, both indoors and outdoors, year-round. 
  • Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.   
  • May require the ability to work weekends, nights, or on-call shifts as part of the regular work schedule.   
  • Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, for extended periods of time. 

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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Posted 2025-09-25

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