NPI Technician

As a NPI (New Process Improvement) Technician at Redwood Materials, you will have the opportunity to make the world a better place by deploying new products and processes from the lab to high volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities will include:

Under close supervision, performs routine chemical and/or metallurgical analytical tasks at assigned site.

• Build and maintain lab equipment.
• Prepare solutions and conduct wet-chemistry bench experiments.
• Prepare samples for analysis using established tests and techniques.
• Perform chemical analyses, optical measurements, and mechanical tests.
• Run and monitor experiments in high volume manufacturing.
• Support the development of new metrology systems and prove their capabilities.

Desired Qualifications                                                                                                                          

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of math, chemistry and/or computer skills appropriate to the assignment.
• Mechanical design and fabrication experience.
• Hands on experience building complex mechanical systems.
• Laboratory experience in wet-chemistry and bench top experiments.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Organization and documentation skills.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
• Strong ability to follow detailed technical instructions and operating procedures.
• Experience troubleshooting experiments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to work in laboratory and factory environment for extended periods.
• Able to lift to 30lbs.