Amperesand · 1 day ago
Staff Automation Controls Engineer
Reno, Nevada, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAmperesand is disrupting industrial power with innovative Solid State Transformer systems. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff Automation Controls Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced automation equipment and assembly lines, driving cross-functional initiatives to bring innovative hardware solutions from concept to full-scale production.
ElectronicsInfrastructurePower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead the conceptual development of new equipment, balancing product specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, cost, quality, and lead-time constraints
Design and implement control-reliable safety systems in compliance with ANSI/RIA 15.06 and OSHA standards for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high-throughput manufacturing systems
Develop, structure, and debug PLC logic with a strong emphasis on code architecture, documentation, maintainability, and long-term reusability
Design and debug software for subsystems including robotics, vision systems, test equipment, and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
Contribute to the creation of specifications and internal standards, manage technical documentation for vendor release, and perform detailed quote evaluations
Select and size electrical and electromechanical components for optimal system integration and performance
Design intuitive and visually clean HMI interfaces for complex machinery, ensuring effective operator feedback and streamlined troubleshooting
Design industrial electrical control panels in accordance with NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A standards, and generate comprehensive electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics
Oversee electrical cabinet fabrication, field wiring, and the installation of pneumatic and fluid systems
Lead the introduction of automated processes into production environments, and train maintenance and operations teams to ensure long-term support and sustainability
Build and test internally built equipment to be deployed at contract manufacturers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Computer Engineering (or related field)
8+ years of experience in Controls engineering, with a strong background in DFA, 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, potting, Power electronics assembly and automation)
Experience leading large-scale capital equipment design projects
Expert in data collection and analysis, statistical analysis, data visualization tools
Demonstrated expertise in both standard and safety PLC programming, with experience in Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and Beckhoff TwinCAT 3; preference given to proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal
Proficient in industrial robot programming, with hands-on experience using Kuka and ABB platforms; Fanuc experience is especially desirable
Experienced in commissioning servo systems using Rockwell Kinetix and Beckhoff Drive Manager 2; Siemens SIMATIC is strongly preferred
Adept at developing and deploying 2D/3D vision systems, with experience using Cognex Insight and LMI Gocator; familiarity with Keyence XGX is highly valued
Deep understanding of industrial safety and electrical standards, including ANSI/RIA 15.06, OSHA regulations, NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and vendor engagements
Expert in motion control, pneumatics, hydraulics, and sensors
Experience working in Agile development environments, including task management and sprint planning using Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% - 25% including internationally
Preferred
Functional Safety Expert or Professional (ISO 13849)
Strong proficiency in CAD software (3DEXPERIENCE (3DX), CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Creo etc.) for designing mechanical assemblies
Power Electronics Assembly experience is highly valued from energy storage and conversion, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, or consumer electronics manufacturing
Experience in assembly line simulation software (FlexSim, Rockwell Arena, Dassault DELMIA, Siemens Process Simulate
Experience designing NFPA 79 compliant Electrical Cabinets and Industrial Machines
Benefits
Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays so they can rest, recharge, and take care of their health and personal needs.
Commuter Benefits
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
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
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