Amperesand · 1 day ago
Sr. Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $200K/yr
4+ years expAmperesand is disrupting industrial power with innovative Solid State Transformer systems. They are seeking a Sr. Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer to drive the development of custom equipment for manufacturing power electronics products, focusing on high-performance mechanical systems and automation equipment.
ElectronicsInfrastructurePower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Conceptualize, design, and develop custom automation equipment, tooling, and fixtures
Utilize CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, AutoCAD, etc.) to create detailed mechanical designs
Contribute to product DFA to improve overall manufacturing cost and quality
Conduct stress analysis, thermal analysis, and tolerance stack-ups to ensure robustness
Design equipment for manufacturability (DFM), assembly (DFA), and reliability (DFR)
Develop mechanical systems incorporating servo motors, actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotics
Work with controls and electrical engineers to integrate PLC, HMI, sensors, and vision systems
Optimize design of equipment for repeatability, precision, availability, and cycle time
Lead prototyping efforts, including vendor coordination, in-house fabrication, and testing
Conduct design validation (DV) and process validation (PV) for new equipment
Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting of mechanical failures
Develop assembly line automation solutions, including robotic cells and material handling systems
Act as the technical lead for large-scale equipment design and procurement
Coordinate with controls, electrical, and software teams to develop fully integrated systems
Manage vendors and suppliers for custom mechanical components and automation systems
Lead design reviews, FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis), and risk assessments
Identify equipment optimization, efficiency improvements, and cost reduction
Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to enhance equipment reliability
Develop standardized design guidelines to improve future equipment scalability
Ensure mechanical designs meet OSHA, CE, UL, ISO regulations
Implement safety interlocks, fail-safes, and ergonomic considerations in equipment designs
Work with EH&S teams to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
Qualification
Required
4+ years of Mechanical design experience and 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
Hands-on experience in fixture, tooling, and automation design for manufacturing
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
Expertise in FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and structural analysis for stress, thermal, and vibration studies
Experience leading large-scale capital equipment design projects
Background in concept-to-production equipment development
Background in process development, optimization, and troubleshooting in a high-volume production environment
Experience with precision machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, or additive manufacturing is often preferred
Understanding of GD&T and its impact on manufacturability
Experience with servo motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, linear actuators, and PLC-controlled systems
Experience designing automated assembly lines, robotics integration, and custom mechanical solutions
Knowledge of motion control, pneumatics, hydraulics, and sensors
Experience working with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to develop integrated solutions
Ability to lead design reviews, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and process validations
Power Electronics Assembly experience is highly valued from energy, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, or consumer electronics manufacturing
Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles
Track record of driving cost reductions, yield improvements, and process efficiencies
Basic knowledge of digital and analog electronics
Willingness to travel up to 20% including internationally
Excellent written and verbal communications in English
Preferred
Experience in Agile development using Scrum and tools like Jira
Strong background in structural, thermal, and vibration analysis using tools like Ansys Mechanical, Fluent, and Maxwell
Familiarity with electronics packaging and PCB interface considerations
Experience with medium- to high-voltage systems and insulation coordination (creepage, clearance, potting, sealing)
Basic knowledge of digital and analog electronics
Power Electronics Assembly experience is highly valued from energy, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, or consumer electronics manufacturing
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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