Amperesand

Amperesand

Staff Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer

Reno, Nevada, United States · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$155k-$185kDetected 8 days ago
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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Level IV · 4×
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Level II$90,7712 entries
Level III$107,1413 entries
Level IV$123,5314 entries

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DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · Reno, NV. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

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About the role

  • Company Overview Amperesand is reinventing how the world powers its most critical systems.
  • Electricity demand is skyrocketing, driven by AI factories, electric vehicles, and modern industrial growth.
  • Energy supply is shifting to incorporate a more diverse mix of resources - including solar, gas, and batteries - at a massive scale.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, design, and develop custom automation equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
  • Utilize CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD, etc.) to create detailed mechanical designs
  • Design equipment for manufacturability (DFM), assembly (DFA), and reliability (DFR).
  • Develop mechanical systems incorporating servo motors, actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotics
  • 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

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in Mechanical design, and 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering is desired.
  • Expert proficiency in CAD software (3DEXPERIENCE (3DX), CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Creo etc.) for designing mechanical assemblies.
  • Experience with DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly) methodologies.
  • 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.
  • Proven track record of driving cost reductions, yield improvements, and process efficiencies.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% including internationally
  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience in fixture, tooling, and automation design for manufacturing.
  • Expert in FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and structural analysis for stress, structural, and vibration studies.
  • Experience leading large-scale capital equipment design projects.
  • Strong background in concept-to-production equipment development.
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead design reviews.
  • Strong 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.
  • Solid understanding of GD&T and its impact on manufacturability.

Nice to have

  • Experience working in Agile development environments, including task management and sprint planning using Scrum methodologies 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.
  • Work on next-generation power infrastructure systems
  • High ownership and visibility

Compensation

  • Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options

Benefits

  • Work with controls and electrical engineers to integrate PLC, HMI, sensors, and vision systems.
  • 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

Company info

  • We are facing a once-in-a-generation opportunity for infrastructure disruption.
  • Scalable in-house advanced manufacturing capability is our foundation for meeting timeline and quality expectation to serve infrastructure customers around the world.
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