Amperesand
Process Technician
Reno, Nevada, United States · Mid
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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
- Lead the identification, containment, and disposition of non-conforming material produced on the line
- document defects accurately and support root cause investigations
- Execute and support corrective actions, trials, and experiments defined by Process Engineering, including data collection for DOE, capability, and gauge R&R studies
- Support the qualification and startup of new equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process changes, including line configuration and verification runs
- Own and execute continuous improvement, Lean, and 5S activities at the line - reducing scrap, cycle time, and non-value-added work
- Maintain process documentation, logbooks, and change records
- Lead the identification, containment, and disposition of non-conforming material produced on the line; document defects accurately and support root cause investigations
- Maintain process documentation, logbooks, and change records; support Engineering Change implementation at the line level
- Manage line-side parts, consumables, and tooling inventory to keep production supplied and organized
- Amperesand is building hardware and software that rewrites this broken power infrastructure playbook to support a new era of energy abundance.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or a related technical field - or 2+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience working in a production environment with defined processes, standard work, and quality requirements
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems, and to work confidently with hand and power tools
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and written work instructions
- Familiarity with structured problem solving (5-Why, Ishikawa, or similar) and a track record of following issues through to a real fix
- Comfortable collecting and interpreting process data; able to draw sound conclusions from test results, defects, and deviations
- Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation habits
- Clear written and verbal communication; able to hand off issues cleanly across shifts and work effectively with Operators, Engineers, and Quality
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including shift work and overtime, to support production needs
Nice to have
- Experience in power electronics, electromechanical, or high-volume automated assembly (energy, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics)
- Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability concepts
- Experience with MES, SCADA, or factory data systems for process monitoring and data entry
- Lean, 5S, or Six Sigma (Yellow or Green Belt) training or certification
- Experience with soldering, bonding, potting, torque-controlled assembly, or similar controlled processes
- Familiarity with GD&T and basic metrology equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
- Experience authoring work instructions or training Operators
- Creative problem-solving mindset - always looking for a faster, better, safer way to run the line
Compensation
- Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
Benefits
- Provide daily coverage of production line processes, responding quickly to out-of-control or out-of-standard conditions to minimize downtime, scrap, and yield loss
- 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
- 401k retirement savings plan through Empower
- Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays
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.
- Role Summary We are seeking a hands-on Process Technician to join our Production Engineering team, supporting the day-to-day execution, sustainment, and improvement of manufacturing processes across our production lines.
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