Amperesand · 1 day ago
Sr. Staff Manufacturing Engineer
Greater Reno Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $230K/yr
8+ years expAmperesand is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized Solid State Transformer systems. They are seeking a Sr. Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead design for manufacturing, implement robust processes, and drive quality and throughput in production environments.
ElectronicsInfrastructurePower GridRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Anderson Ricardo Pacheco, M.Sc.
Responsibilities
Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for X (DFx) , Assembly, Quality, Reliability
Define and implement robust manufacturing processes, including process sequencing, critical parameter development, and assembly recipes
Drive quality, repeatability, and throughput in both prototype and production environments
Collaborate closely with Design Engineering, NPI, Quality, and Production teams throughout the product lifecycle
Act as a technical lead to resolve quality and functional issues in production and with contract manufacturers
Develop data-driven action plans and root cause analyses to ensure timely resolution and continuous improvement
Lead the design and validation of novel prototype tooling and assembly equipment with 3rd party equipment builder
Collaborate with equipment design engineer for in-house equipment development
Oversee internal and external development of equipment and processes for new product introduction and scale-up
Support the ramp-up of production lines, resolving technical issues, optimizing process performance, and ensuring lines meet takt time, yield, and labor efficiency targets
Perform line balancing and capacity planning studies to support efficient line layout, equipment utilization, and throughput targets as production scales
Maintain comprehensive process documentation, participate in Engineering Change Management
Drive continuous improvement efforts through data collection, analysis, and feedback loops
Mentor junior engineers and technicians, manage engineering teams as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a strong background in DFM, process development, and high-mix or high-volume production
Hands-on experience with a variety of manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, die casting, machining, assembly automation, potting)
Experience leading large-scale capital equipment design projects
Strong background in concept-to-production equipment development
Experience in data collection and analysis for process development or applicable process engineering expertise
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and vendor engagements
Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven mindset
Familiarity with tools such as PFMEA, DOE, root cause analysis, and SPC
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in Agile development environments, including task management and sprint planning using Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira
Ability to travel up to 20% - 25% including internationally
Preferred
Strong proficiency in CAD software (3D EXPERIENCE (3DX), CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Creo etc.) for designing mechanical assemblies
Experience with DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly) methodologies
Understanding of GD&T and its impact on manufacturability
Knowledge of motion control, pneumatics, hydraulics, and sensors
Power Electronics Assembly experience is highly valued from energy, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, or consumer electronics manufacturing
Experience in Industrial Engineering Optimization and Warehouse design
Company
Amperesand
Amperesand operates as a grid infrastructure solution provider.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$92.45M2025-11-18Series A· $80M
2024-02-07Seed· $12.45M
Leadership Team
Sriram Vaisambhayana
Co-Founder
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