Amperesand · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Reno, Nevada, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAmperesand is disrupting industrial power with innovative Solid State Transformer systems. They are seeking a driven and innovative Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and development of production equipment and assembly lines, driving cross-functional initiatives to convert hardware concepts into scalable solutions.
ElectronicsInfrastructurePower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Participating in 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
Design and validation of novel prototype tooling and assembly equipment with 3rd third-party equipment builder
Collaborate with the 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 technicians and production associates as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with background in DFM, process development, and high-mix or low-to-high-volume production
Hands-on experience in any of the following manufacturing processes: injection molding, die casting, machining, assembly automation, potting, wilding, soldering, laser, adhesion
Experience in participating in large-scale capital equipment design projects. From Request from quotation to FAT, SAT or SOP
Background in concept-to-production equipment development
Experience in data collection and analysis for process development or applicable process engineering expertise
Willing to lead cross-functional projects and vendor engagements
Experience in problem-solving and a data-driven mindset
Familiarity with tools such as OEE, CP, CPK, PFMEA, DOE, root cause analysis, and SPC
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
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
GD&T and its impact on manufacturability
Knowledge of motion control, pneumatics, hydraulics, and sensors
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic schematics
Power Electronics Assembly experience is highly valued from energy, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, or consumer electronics manufacturing
Experience in Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) improvements
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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