Amperesand
Equipment Engineer
Reno, Nevada, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
NLPSolidWorksCATIACreoGD&TRoboticsPLCMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignPower ElectronicsResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingMentoringSCADA
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
- Troubleshoot equipment failures quickly and accurately, identifying root causes across electrical, mechanical, controls, and network domains, and implement sustainable corrective actions
- Provide hands-on support and mentorship to maintenance technicians during extended downtime situations
- Diagnose recurring equipment failures and develop mitigation strategies to reduce their frequency, severity, and production impact
- Own station-level and line-level OEE metrics, present performance data to engineering and operations stakeholders, and lead continuous improvement efforts to drive measurable gains
- Lead equipment upgrades, retrofits, and repairs with a focus on reliability, serviceability, process capability, and design intent
- Create, propose, and implement standard operating procedures for equipment within your area of ownership
- Maintain comprehensive equipment documentation and participate in Engineering Change Management processes
- Amperesand is building hardware and software that rewrites this broken power infrastructure playbook to support a new era of energy abundance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in an automated, high-volume manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in structured problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, 5 Whys, 8D, or Ishikawa
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Experience with data collection and analysis for equipment performance and process development
- Demonstrated success improving OEE through structured root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to lead cross-functional projects and support 24/7 operations during escalations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience developing or improving HMIs using platforms such as Ignition, FactoryTalk, TIA Portal, or similar tools
Nice to have
- Experience programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing Fanuc or equivalent 6-axis robots
- Familiarity with safety control devices, safety PLC logic, and functional safety standards
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or Creo for equipment modifications and fixture design
- Knowledge of GD&T and its impact on equipment interfaces and tooling
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and electronic schematics for equipment diagnosis
- Experience in power electronics or electromechanical assembly within energy, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics manufacturing
- Experience with MES, SCADA, or equipment data platforms for equipment monitoring and analysis
- Creative problem-solving mindset with a focus on faster, better, and more cost-effective solutions
Compensation
- Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
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.
Equal opportunity
- Amperesand is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physica
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