Building upon what has been established as a foundation in our industry for years, our enterprise pushes beyond construction as we know it. The collective purpose of our companies is to drive forward innovation and build the next generation of construction leaders. Each is designed to contribute to this mission in a unique way, offering specialized services that support the growing demand and dynamic nature of this complex industry. Our companies and workforce operate together toward a common goal as we design projects, manufacture products, install systems, develop strategies, and provide services that enable the benefits of technology to be utilized, businesses to scale, and society to flourish.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Commissioning (Cx) Superintendent to join our growing construction enterprise. As an Electrical Cx Superintendent, you will be responsible for all aspects of electrical commissioning for projects. This includes first-time energization, functional testing, schedule management, etc. You will play a vital role in ensuring equipment is energized safely and in the appropriate manner to maintain the sequence required to effectively manage the schedule.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Organize and lead field execution of commissioning such as switching and breaker opening/closing, functional testing, system integration testing, etc.
• Develop electrical commissioning and testing procedures, including first-time energization procedures.
• Validate installation and pre-functional checklists for gear (breakers, switchgear, UPS, batteries, generators, etc.).
• Schedule, lead, and troubleshoot all functional performance testing (FPT) for electrical systems.
• Ensure test equipment is available, calibrated, and properly used.
• Manage third-party vendors for specialized equipment commissioning.
• Interface with the Commissioning Authority (CxA) and Owner’s reps during witness testing.
• Report on progress to the project Commissioning Manager or Cx agent.
• Direct Cx Techs and trade partners in field execution.
• Coordinate system walkdowns, equipment startups, and functional testing.
• Support Cx Manager in reporting and metrics.

Minimum Requirements 

• Minimum of 8-10 years of electrical construction experience.
• Previous experience with energization and switching of electrical equipment.
• Knowledgeable of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Experience with Lock-Out/Tag Out (LOTO).
• Understanding of one-line diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to review equipment submittals.
• NFPA 70E Trained.
• OSHA 30.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to various job sites as needed.
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds, unassisted, as required.
• Ability to work from various heights via ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and other safe work platforms and area when necessary.
• Able to work a 40-hour work week, with overtime and off-hour shifts as required.
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions and elements, indoor or outdoor, including heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, and snow depending on the job location.
• Ability to walk or stand for an extended period of time.

Safety Level 

This is a safety sensitive position, and all applicable policies including drug test and background check will apply.

• The inherent responsibilities of your role may include physical working conditions. In order to safely and successfully perform job duties you must be able to:  
• Potentially lift up to 50 pounds 
• Potentially need to do repeated pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching (or working above shoulder), walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, and climbing  
• Potentially operate a motor vehicle, crane, tractor, etc.  
• We reserve the right to continually monitor your ability to safely and successfully complete these inherent physical responsibilities and take action as deemed appropriate in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)

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Human Interest is on a mission to ensure that people in all lines of work have access to retirement benefits. 

More than half of all working Americans are not saving enough for their future. Too often, it’s because they are employed by a company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan. Human Interest is changing that by making it affordable and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses to offer employees a path to financial independence through retirement savings.

We’re a high-growth fintech company changing the retirement industry. We are backed by a number of investors. This includes funding from Marshall Wace and Baillie Gifford, as well as top investors such as BlackRock, TPG (The Rise Fund), SoftBank, Glynn Capital, NewView Capital, USVP, Wing, Uncork, and more.

About the role

Our Partnership Program is a key initiative for the company. The Partner Account Manager’s primary duty is to engage, build and develop Human Interest’s key accounts and growth opportunities. We're looking for a forward-thinking, meticulously organized, and self-motivated sales professional who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.  You'll accelerate our partner relationships to help us exponentially reach more small and medium businesses across the United States, which is essential to our growth. This role requires someone who is proactive, creative, and can exercise their own discretion and judgment to create their own solutions when needed.

What you get to do every day

• Develop, build, and amplify referral relationships with tech partners, human capital management partners, benefit brokers, CPA's and financial advisors in the SMB space
• Create and build strategic referral networks and partnerships focused on lead generation and new partnership opportunities 
• Proactively identify and resolve emerging issues and offer solutions by working cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Marketing, Legal and Finance 
• Collaborate with Partner Marketing to innovate and execute unique initiatives to promote partner sales (e.g, educational events, email, webinars, etc.)
• Work with partners to establish business goals and performance metrics (e.g, depth of sales pipeline and revenue generation) to develop and execute effective go-to-market strategies and demand-generation activities

What you bring to the role

• 2+ years of experience building, developing, and maintaining relationships with tech and human capital management (HCM) partners, benefit brokers, CPA's and financial advisors in the SMB space (including territory sales and business development)
• Successful - Proven track record of success in a quota driven sales environment
• Passionate - You are a highly motivated individual contributor and relationship builder that can operate independently
• Dynamic - You can thrive in a fast-paced, and ever-changing environment
• Resilient—You bounce back from setbacks quickly, are resourceful, and find creative ways to get things done.
• Solutions-oriented - Willingness to get your hands dirty while managing and solving operational partnership issues
• Extraordinary communication and interpersonal skills — people trust you and sense that you are advocating for something you believe.
• Tech-savvy - familiarity using Salesforce to manage sales cycles is preferred
• Growth mindset - You can embrace feedback and hold yourself accountable.
• Coachable- Ability to absorb information, training, and guidance and successfully implement and execute
• Travel - Ability to be In the field 3 days/week

Why you will love working at Human Interest

Human Interest is tackling one of our country's biggest challenges - closing the retirement gap. You'll be instrumental in architecting and scaling solutions that bring financial security to employees at small and medium-sized businesses nationwide. We’ve made significant progress, but there is still growth ahead, offering you a unique opportunity to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and advance your career alongside a dedicated, mission-driven team. We value hard work and recognize that our team's contributions are key to our continued success.

Join Human Interest and make a lasting impact by shaping the future of retirement.

Our operating principles define how we work together as a team. They reflect Human Interest’s unique view on what’s important and what’s right. Documenting this core aspect of our culture helps employees make good decisions on their own. It also helps candidates considering career opportunities critically evaluate whether they will thrive at Human Interest. 

• Customer obsession: We're all about creating amazing experiences for our customers. We put their needs first and go the extra mile to make them smile.
• Long-Term Orientation: We're not just playing for today; we're building a legacy. We think big, plan strategically, and invest in our future.
• Autonomous and Accountable Teams: We trust our team members to take ownership and make smart decisions. We empower you to be your best self!
• An Escalating Bar for Talent and Performance: We're constantly raising the bar and challenging ourselves to be better. We believe in growth and continuous improvement.
• Fundamental Optimism: We see the glass as half full (and then we fill it up with more amazing ideas!). We believe in the power of positivity and the potential for greatness.

Compensation - At Human Interest, we consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate pay range for each position, including the cost of labor in different markets across the U.S. The total On Target Earnings (OTE) for the role described in this job posting is $110,000 - $120,000 which includes a base salary of $55,000 - $60,000, and a variable target compensation of $55,000 - $60,000. The specific pay rate offered is based on the candidate’s relevant skills and experience. Base pay is just one component of our Total Rewards package, which also includes a comprehensive suite of physical, financial, and mental wellness benefits. Additionally, employees receive stock option grants, enhancing long-term financial growth and investment in our company's success.

Benefits - 

• A great 401(k) plan: Our own! Our 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of compensation (immediately vested) and $0 plan fees
• Top-of-the-line health plans, as well as dental and vision insurance
• Competitive time off and parental leave
• Addition Wealth:  Unlimited access to digital tools, financial professionals, and a knowledge center to help you understand your equity and support your financial wellness
• Lyra: Enhanced Mental Health Support for Employees and dependents  
• Carrot: Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
• Candidly:  Student loan resource to help you and your family plan, borrow, and repay student debt
• Monthly work-from-home stipend; quarterly lifestyle stipend
• Engaging team-building experiences, ranging from virtual social events to team offsites, promoting collaboration and camaraderie.

We’re a great place to work (but don’t take our word for it) 

Here’s a list of our awards and accolades:

• Certified as a Great Place To Work® (2023-2025)
• Fortune Best Place to Work in the Bay Area (2024)
• Best Places to Work by Built In (2023-2024)
• America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes (2020-2022, 2024) 
• A Top Company by Y Combinator (2020-2023)
• Inc. Fastest Growing Companies (2021)

Human Interest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran or military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to making every stage of our application process fully accessible to all individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the process, please let us know at applicantaccommodations@humaninterest.com.

Protect yourself against fraud and identity theft. Apply to our open positions directly via our careers page on Greenhouse. Human Interest will never ask applicants for their financial or banking information as part of our application process. All legitimate communication will come from a @humaninterest.com email address. If you have questions, please reach out to us directly at careers@humaninterest.com

Please note Human Interest does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider resumes from vendors, including and without limitation search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We comply with CCPA guidelines.

See more: https://humaninterest.com/disclosures

Role Summary

We’re looking for a Senior People Operations Generalist to support the Head of People & Talent in building Amperesand’s People function from the ground up. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and supporting employees through meaningful, hands-on work.  

You’ll own key programs - from onboarding to offboarding, leaves, compliance, HR systems, and benefits - while driving process improvements that help Amperesand scale efficiently and thoughtfully. 

Responsibilities 

Employee Support & Experience 

• Lead onboarding for new hires and improve our onboarding process - helping employees feel welcomed, informed, and connected from day one.  

• Support offboarding and gather insights that help us continuously improve. 

• Respond to employee questions with clarity, care, and follow-through. 

• Partner Across Teams: Collaborate closely with Finance, IT, and Talent to ensure accurate data flow and smooth handoffs for all employee changes. 

HR Operations 

• Own and maintain accurate employee records and HR systems. 

• Manage benefits and leave programs.  

• Prepare payroll-related information and maintain data accuracy. 

• Ensure we meet compliance requirements as we scale. 

• Assist in building handbooks, policies, and internal documentation current and easy to understand. 

Programs & Process Building 

• Support the development of performance reviews, goal setting, and employee feedback efforts. 

• Help roll out engagement and development programs that strengthen our growing team. 

• Spot opportunities to simplify or improve HR processes—and build solutions that scale. 

• Contribute to a People function that is reliable, approachable, and easy to work with. 

Qualifications 

• 3-5 years of HR experience, ideally in a fast-growing start-up environment. 

• Working knowledge of US employment laws and standard HR practices. 

• Strong communication skills, high integrity, and solid judgment. 

• A builder’s mindset - comfortable with ambiguity and excited to create new systems.  

• Experience with HRIS tools and managing sensitive employee data. 

• A finger on the pulse of startup culture, competitive benefits, and events.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing immigration cases with outside counsel  

• Designing performance management programs 

• Compensation Benchmarking  

• ESOP management and delivery  

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Role Summary

This role requires a blend of deep technical knowledge, regulatory acumen, and strategic thinking to ensure that all firmware and software for Solid-State Transformers (SST) adhere to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and compliance. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and oversee compliance implementation for SST firmware and software to meet or exceed industry standards and regulations 

• Continuously perform risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues in firmware development processes and implementation 

• Design, develop, and execute compliance testing protocols, ensuring software meets all regulatory requirements 

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for compliance activities, including test results, compliance reports, and change management logs 

• Assess and audit complete development toolchain for compliance risks and vulnerabilities 

• Work with product and compliance teams to maintain clear communication with regulatory agencies or auditors 

• Guide developers to follow a compliance by design philosophy for relevant software 

• Work with engineers to solve complex problems and ensure project milestones are met 

• Stay updated with new technologies and methodologies to enhance compliance efficiency and effectiveness 

Qualifications: 

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, etc. with 5+years of professional experience or combined equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability 

• 3+years of experience with software compliance, regulatory agencies, and preferably functional safety or electrical standards (IEC 62443, UL 1998, UL 5500, IEC 60730, IEC 62351, etc.) 

• Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded systems 

• Experience with software and firmware testing frameworks 

• Excellent written and verbal communications in English, especially where compliance documentation is concerned 

• Excellent analytical skills to conduct risk assessments and safety analysis (FMEA, HAZOP, etc.) 

Role Summary: 

The Director of Program Management will lead and oversee complex, multi-regional programs, ensuring successful product development and deployment from concept through execution. This role drives strategic alignment across cross-functional teams, including engineering, product development, supply chain, and manufacturing, while fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture. The Director will provide executive-level visibility into program status, risks, and opportunities, and will own processes, budgets, and schedules to ensure delivery of high-quality results on time and within cost. 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the planning, execution, and tracking of complex programs, ensuring milestones, scope, budget, and quality commitments are consistently met. 

•  Lead and drive cross-functional collaboration across global teams in Singapore and the U.S., aligning program objectives with organizational strategy. 

• Manage, mentor, and build a high-performing program management team, fostering professional growth, accountability, and collaboration. 

• Drive program financials, controlling budgets and facilitating cost optimization while balancing scope, quality, and timeline objectives. 

• Provide executive-level reporting and communications, delivering transparency to leadership, partners, and stakeholders, and facilitating informed decision-making. 

• Work with our Supply Chain team to ensure material readiness is aligned with engineering goals to mitigate supply chain, material, and quality risks in our product development and execution 

• Set strategic direction for project engineers and cross-functional teams, aligning priorities, requirements, risk mitigation, and program schedules with business goals. 

• Define program scope, roadmap, and budgets in collaboration with product management and engineering leadership to drive successful product outcomes. 

• Collaborate with Supply Chain in leading cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives across programs, ensuring product costs, inventory, and financial targets are optimized. 

• Develop, refine, and implement program management frameworks, processes, and best practices to enable consistent, scalable, and efficient program execution. 

• Identify, assess, and proactively manage program risks, establishing mitigation plans, evaluating trade-offs, and implementing corrective actions to maximize risk mitigation. 

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development within the program management organization. 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred (master's in engineering). 

• 10+ years of experience in program management or operations leadership, preferably in global, multi-site environments. 

• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional programs from concept to execution. 

• Strong leadership, team-building, and mentoring skills, with experience managing high-performing teams. 

• Exceptionally strong communication skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate visually verbally and in writing to both technical and non-technical team members. 

• Experience working in an engineering organization focused on electrical systems, power electronics, or other similar products in a manufacturing / production environment. 

• Thrive under pressure while managing competing priorities, challenges, and program risks, quickly adapting to changes to ensure successful program execution. 

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% including internationally 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes
• Manage Accounts Payable
• Assist in accounting responsibilities around procurement
• Manage Fixed Asset accounting
• Administer the month-end close application
• Accounting administration of financial system
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for complex accounts
• Assist in building and implementing accounting controls
• Assist in creating accounting policies and procedures

Technical Skills:

• IFRS/GAAP (International Financial Reporting Standards)
• Cost Accounting (including standard costing, variance analysis, and COGS tracking)
• Inventory Accounting (raw materials, WIP, finished goods)
• ERP Systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling, macros)
• Sarbanes/Oxley and internal controls framework

Bonus Qualifications:

• Exposure to lean manufacturing, supply chain finance, or production planning systems
• Energy Sector Knowledge: Experience working on projects related to smart grids, renewable energy, or energy management platforms is a plus
• CPA (Active or Inactive)

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.

Internship Duration: May 2026 – August 2026 

Role Summary

Amperesand is working to develop, build, test, and validate a ground-up redesigned next-generation solid state transformer (SST) and the power stage modules (PSMs) that convert power from medium-voltage AC to customer-facing DC output.  This internship will include building and testing of prototype units, root cause analysis of issues found, and design and changes of parts to fix or improve.   

Responsibilities: 

• UtilizeCAD software to create detailed mechanical designs.  3DX/Catia experience preferred but not required. 
• Model and design complex electro-mechanical parts, including plastics, sheet metal, insulators, magnetic components, and high-voltage connectors.
• Perform mechanical design analysisby means offirst principal calculation or simulation with commercial software, including structural FEA, thermal CFD, vibration, and fatigue assessments. 
• Solve packaging challenges involving electrical isolation, sealing, thermal dissipation, EMI/EMC shielding, and mechanical shock/vibration.
•  Perform prototype development, fabrication, assembly, and mechanical testing of new designs.
•  Support root-cause analysis of design issues in pilot or production builds and lead iterative improvements. 
•  Define and execute validation test plans including structural, thermal, and environmental testing. 
• 2D drawings with GD&T for production and inspection.
• Create engineering documentation, tolerance stacks, BOMs, and release packages through PLM systems.
•  Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, thermal, firmware and controls, manufacturing, test, and industrial design teams.
•  Work closely with suppliers to optimize DFM, DFA, and tooling strategies for high-volume production. 

Qualifications: 

• Final year undergraduate standing or graduate study inMechanical Engineering or a closely-related field. 
• Expertise in CAD modeling using 3D EXPERIENCE (CATIA V6/V5), SolidWorks, NX, or Creo. 
•  Deep understanding of mechanical fundamentals—statics, dynamics, heat transfer, and materials.
• Working knowledge of materials: metals (aluminum, steel), plastics, ceramics, gaskets, potting compounds.
• Comfortable with root-cause analysis, failure mode resolution, and mechanical reliability testing.
• Passion for product innovation, sustainability, and enabling electrification through engineering excellence.

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Strong background in structural, thermal, and vibration analysis using commercial software,e.g.Ansys 
• Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM/DFA principles. 
• Familiarity with PCBAs, connectors, and mechanical integration of high-density electronic assemblies.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, extrusion, and sheet metal forming.
• Experience with medium- to high-voltage systems and insulation coordination (creepage, clearance, potting, sealing).
• Experience working in Agile development environments, including task management and sprint planning using Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira.

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Compensation: $30 - $45/hour depending on location and level of experience 

Role Summary 

As our Production Operations Supervisor, you will lead the day-to-day execution of prototype-to-production builds, directly supervising the production associate team on the floor. This is a highly hands-on role—you’ll assign work, unblock issues in real time, ensure production schedules and quality standards are met, and track and approve timecards and labor hours. You’ll coordinate and deliver on-the-job training as needed, helping associates develop the skills required to build complex solid-state power hardware safely, consistently, and efficiently. Your leadership will directly influence product readiness, customer confidence, and the pace at which our solid-state transformer technology moves from development into real-world deployment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Directly supervise production associates supporting prototype-to-production builds, managing daily work assignments, floor coverage, and execution against production schedules. 

• Own day-to-day floor operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met while escalating issues and risks in real time. 

• Track, review, and approve timecards, labor hours, and overtime, supporting labor efficiency and production planning. 

• Ensure quality standards are upheld at every building step, supporting a no-defects-forward mindset and partnering with engineering on issue resolution and corrective actions. 

• Coordinate, deliver, and document on-the-job training for new and existing production associates, ensuring readiness for complex manufacturing and power electronics assembly. 

• Support the development, maintain, and enforce standardized work instructions and SOPs in collaboration with engineering and operations. 

• Monitor daily production metrics and drive continuous improvement in throughput, yield, safety, and cost. 

• Develop and maintain production reports, dashboards, and visual management boards that provide clear visibility to leadership on progress toward production goals, risks, and corrective actions. 

• Create a positive, accountable shop-floor culture through coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action, including addressing performance concerns and administering discipline when necessary. 

• Ensure compliance with EHS requirements, proactively identifying and correcting hazards and reinforcing safe work practices. 

Qualifications: 

• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing or production operations, with at least 2 years in a hands-on supervisory or lead role supporting production associates. 

• Proven experience leading day-to-day floor operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including work assignment and schedule execution. 

• Experience managing labor and timekeeping, including tracking and approving timecards, overtime, and shift coverage. 

• Practical experience applying quality requirements, standardized processes, and structured problem-solving on production floor. 

• Experience coordinating and delivering on-the-job training and coaching production teams through changing processes. 

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction, real-time feedback, and corrective action when required. 

• Ability to track production performance and maintain reports, dashboards, or visual management boards to communicate progress toward production goals. 

• Commitment to safety and EHS best practices in a manufacturing environment. 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Experience in manufacturing environments such as power electronics, energy systems, automotive, or industrial equipment. 

• Prior involvement in pilot production or new product introduction (NPI) builds. 

• Experience partnering closely with engineering teams to improve manufacturability and production readiness. 

• Experience developing or maintaining standardized work instructions, SOPs, or training documentation. 

• Able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. 

• Forklift certified 

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Role Summary: 

As a Senior Staff Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in translating Amperesand’s platform vision into tangible product features that enable next-generation grid-interactive power systems. You’ll be responsible for defining and managing the delivery of differentiated inverter platform capabilities that support next generation high density DC power architectures for data centers.  This role blends market insight, technical acumen, and customer empathy to prioritize features that offer meaningful impact and revenue potential. You will work closely with engineering, firmware, and commercial teams to define product strategy, drive technical execution, and enable successful go-to-market outcomes. 

If you're passionate about building impactful, value-centric products and excited about building transformational products at the intersection of electrification, grid modernization, and digital control—this is your opportunity to lead and we want to hear from you! 

Responsibilities: 

• Own the product roadmap for medium-voltage inverter and SST platforms enabling medium voltage and ±800 V DC distribution inside data-center campuses. 

• Quantify ROI for customers through PUE/WUE improvements, power-density gains, and CapEx vs OpEx trade-offs. 

• Establish technology partnerships to maximize SST impact on customer value and to shorten deployment time and enhance reliability. 

• Engage directly with hyperscalers, colocation providers, and data-center design-build firms to define performance metrics for uptime, energy density, and fault containment. 

• Translate customer site designs into scalable product configurations that integrate grid, genset, and storage assets. 

• Monitor global data-center power trends (AI rack loads, liquid cooling, regional grid codes, carbon-free procurement) and feed insights into roadmap decisions. 

• Ensure electrical, thermal, and firmware designs meet Tier III/IV reliability targets and IEC/IEEE compliance (IEC 61850, 62477, 60364-7-716, IEEE 1547, UL 1741-SB). 

• Align power-electronics, embedded-firmware, EMS, and mechanical teams around unified release plans. 

• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply-chain to ensure cost, scalability, and manufacturability targets are met. 

• Partner with sales and applications engineering to generate customer proposals, value models, and technical collateral demonstrating differentiation versus legacy UPS/transformer systems. 

• Build quantitative business cases for each platform variant including gross-margin modeling and total-cost-of-ownership analysis. 

• Conduct competitive benchmarking versus central inverter, rotary UPS, and lithium-ion BESS suppliers. 

• Identify regulatory and incentive frameworks (energy-storage credits, grid-support revenue streams) that influence pricing strategy and product adoption. 

Qualifications:

• 10+ years in product or technical leadership within data-center power 

• Strong grounding in MV AC/DC architectures, grid interconnection, redundancy schemes, and fault protection 

• Understanding of MV system behavior, grid interaction, and fault protection. 

• Energy Storage & EMS Familiarity: Experience with hybrid systems and integration of batteries or EMS solutions. 

• Experience building business cases and customer ROI models for infrastructure or capital-equipment sales  

• Proven ability to work with engineers, firmware developers, and system architects to deliver complex hardware-software products. 

• Exposure to AI data-center designs, energy-management systems, or hybrid-grid microgrids  

• BSEE required; MSEE or MBA preferred 

Technical Skills: 

• Power Electronics & Inverter Systems: Deep understanding of bidirectional inverter design, and grid-supportive functionalities (e.g., reactive power, anti-islanding, grid-forming). 

• Medium Voltage Systems: Familiarity with MV infrastructure (e.g., 22kV systems), grounding/fault protection, switchgear, and interconnection requirements. 

• Hybrid Energy Systems: Experience integrating energy storage systems (ESS), EMS platforms, and managing charge/discharge optimization. 

• Firmware Collaboration: Ability to co-develop feature sets with embedded systems teams, particularly around real-time control loops, black start logic, and remote diagnostics. 

• Standards & Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of IEEE 1547, UL 1741-SB, IEC 61850, NEC 705/710/480/490, and grid interconnection frameworks. 

• System Modeling & Specification: Capable of writing clear, technically detailed product requirements including control architecture, communication protocols, and I/O definitions. 

• Data-Driven Prioritization: Comfortable with tradeoff decisions using customer value, technical feasibility, and time-to-market drivers. 

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Energy Sector Knowledge: Experience working on projects related to smart grids, renewable energy, or energy management platforms is a plus. 

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Responsibilities:  

• Identify and evaluate global suppliers; negotiate and execute contracts with strategic partners to secure high-quality materials at competitive prices 

• Drive total cost optimization (base cost, tariffs, transportation, quality, lead time) in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders 

• Analyze market trends, lead times, and material risks to ensure build readiness and minimize production disruptions through appropriate risk-buy strategies 

• Develop and execute an international logistics strategy—including routing guides, shipping mode selection, and customs clearance processes 

• Build tools and processes to provide visibility into sourcing, material readiness, cost impact, cost reduction opportunities, risk analysis, and supplier performance 

• Track and report on KPIs including cost, delivery times, inventory turnover, and supplier performance 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, NPI, operations, and leadership to align supply chain strategy with business objectives 

Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, logistics, business, or a related field (Master's preferred); experience sourcing electrical power products is a strong plus 

• 3+ years of combined experience in supply chain, program management, or engineering, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously 

• Background in new technology or NPI-stage supply chain, ideally in a startup environment 

• Experience working with electrical systems, power electronics, or similar hardware in a manufacturing or production context 

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills—written, verbal, and visual 

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects across organizational lines 

• Ability to prioritize effectively under pressure and adapt quickly to change 

• Willingness to travel up to 20%, including internationally 

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.  

Base Salary: $160,000-$185,000/annual DOE and location

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager, Mechanical, to lead complex programs involving mechanical systems and hardware development from concept through production. This role requires driving cross functional execution across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, firmware and software, product, supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and system integration teams.

You will own program scope, schedules, risk management, and delivery quality across multi phase hardware development roadmaps, ensuring successful execution through design, validation, and production launch.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program scope, schedules, and resource planning for mechanical engineering initiatives, ensuring deliverables meet timeline, quality, cost, and performance expectations.
• Drive execution across the full hardware development lifecycle, including concept development, design reviews, prototype builds, design verification, validation, qualification, and production readiness.
• Coordinate mechanical development milestones, including requirements definition, CAD release, drawing release, DFM reviews, tolerance analysis, prototype builds, tooling readiness, and engineering change management.
• Drive program planning and milestone tracking for mechanical system integration, component readiness, design maturity, and manufacturing readiness.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to mechanical design, supplier readiness, tooling, long lead materials, production constraints, and cross functional dependencies.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to define program requirements, development roadmaps, and success metrics aligned with business goals.
• Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to support sourcing readiness, vendor qualification, production planning, and clear to build milestones.
• Support design validation and qualification activities by partnering with engineering and quality teams on test planning, failure analysis, corrective actions, and issue resolution.
• Monitor program costs, resource needs, and schedule risks, identifying opportunities for efficiency, cost optimization, and improved execution.
• Improve program management processes, tools, and best practices specific to hardware and mechanical development to enhance scalability, predictability, and transparency.
• Communicate program status, critical issues, risks, and milestones to executive leadership and cross functional stakeholders.
• Lead collaboration across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, product management, and system integration teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management or engineering leadership, with strong focus on mechanical systems, hardware products, or manufacturing driven development.
• Proven success managing complex hardware programs involving multiple teams, schedules, dependencies, and technical disciplines.
• Strong understanding of product development processes, phase gate development, and mechanical engineering workflows from concept through production.
• Experience working within engineering organizations developing electromechanical products, assemblies, or hardware systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, design validation, and manufacturing readiness.
• Experience managing supplier and sourcing dependencies, tooling schedules, long lead materials, and production launch readiness.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to influence across teams and functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable operating in fast paced environments with shifting priorities.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, project schedules, and structured development frameworks.
• Preferred experience with PLM systems, CAD collaboration tools, manufacturing processes, and prototype build management.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, including international travel.

Preferred Tools & Platform Exposure

Planning & Collaboration
• Jira
• Confluence
• Project schedules
• Phase gate tracking

Product Development & Change Management
• PLM systems
• ECO/ECN workflows
• Requirements tracking

Mechanical Design Collaboration
• CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or NX
• Drawing release processes
• Tolerance stack up reviews

Manufacturing & Supply Chain
• DFM/DFA reviews
• Tooling readiness
• Supplier qualification
• Clear to build planning

Validation & Quality
• DV/PV planning
• FMEA
• Root cause analysis
• Qualification testing

Hardware Systems Context
• Electromechanical systems
• Structural components
• Thermal and mechanical integration
• Prototype and production builds

Please note: This role requires working on site 5 days per week. Hybrid and remote work options are not available.

Role Summary 

This role is an opportunity to work with a high-agency startup team operating in the hard-tech and energy systems space. You will play a critical role in designing, building, and scaling the backend systems that power Amperesand’s factory software and interacting with ERP, analytics, and operational software platforms. 

This is a hands-on role. You will architect and deliver production-grade backend services that support high-concurrency, high-availability workloads across manufacturing, supply chain, and enterprise operations. The role requires close collaboration with frontend, product, AI, and domain expert teams — along with a strong sense of ownership, systems thinking, and pragmatism in building reliable software for real-world operations. 

Responsibilities

• Own the design, architecture, and implementation of backend systems for Amperesand’s factory software and interactions with ERP, analytics, and operational platforms. 

• Build and scale high-concurrency, high-availability services in Go to support mission-critical manufacturing and business workflows.  

• Design robust APIs, service interfaces, and data models that enable frontend applications, analytics systems, and internal tools.  

• Develop backend capabilities for workflow orchestration, machine and system integrations, telemetry ingestion, operational event processing, and reporting.  

• Build distributed systems that are reliable, observable, and resilient under production load.  

• Optimize backend performance across service latency, throughput, data access patterns, and system resource utilization.  

• Collaborate closely with frontend, product, and domain teams to translate operational requirements into scalable backend architectures.  

• Drive best practices for service reliability, fault tolerance, testing, deployment, and maintainability.  

• Contribute to technical strategy and architecture decisions across backend, infrastructure, and platform layers.  

• Mentor other engineers through code reviews, design reviews, and strong engineering standards.  

• Leverage AI-assisted development tools where useful to improve engineering velocity, code quality, and developer productivity.  

•  Document service designs, architecture decisions, and tradeoffs for cross-functional stakeholders. 

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in backend or distributed systems engineering, including production deployments in scalable environments.  

• Strong experience with Go and building production backend services.  

• Proven experience designing systems for high concurrency, high availability, and fault tolerance.  

• Experience building backend platforms for operational systems such as MES, ERP, analytics, workflow engines, or other enterprise/business-critical software.  

• Strong understanding of API design, microservices, distributed system patterns, and asynchronous/event-driven architectures.  

• Experience with databases and data systems such as PostgreSQL, Redis, MQTT, NATS, ClickHouse, or similar technologies.  

• Familiarity with real-time data processing, telemetry pipelines, and backend systems that support dashboards, reporting, and analytics.  

• Experience with observability and production operations, including logging, metrics, tracing, alerting, and incident debugging.  

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and containerized deployment environments such as AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.  

• Strong testing discipline across unit, integration, and end-to-end service validation.  

• Comfortable working with AI coding tools such as Copilot, Cursor, Claude, or similar tools to supplement and accelerate development.  

• Proficiency in English and ability to communicate effectively with wider teams.  

• Ability to travel up to 20%, including international 

• Ability to walk or tour through the factory to test the software 

Bonus Qualifications

• Background in energy engineering systems (power systems, energy storage, power electronics, or controls). 

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, supply chain, energy systems, or other operational technology domains 

• Experience designing systems that integrate with machines, PLCs, IoT devices, or external enterprise platforms. 

• Experience with MES, digital twins, or asset health monitoring. 

• Open-source contributions to backend projects. 

• Experience working within or building design systems.  

• Experience building backend platforms that support AI-enabled workflows, data capture, or operational intelligence systems.  

• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and software DevOps practices. 

• Experience working with hardware, firmware, or operations teams. 

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the industrialization of new suppliers and products, ensuring a smooth transition from development to volume production. 

• Serve as the primary company representative at supplier sites, overseeing manufacturing and production activities while supporting our teams globally in driving our development & production goals.  

• Support and monitor all supplier quality initiatives to ensure compliance with company standards. 

• Collaborate with suppliers to implement and maintain quality testing procedures, ensuring components meet technical and performance requirements. 

• Act as the liaison between suppliers and cross-functional teams in Singapore and the U.S., facilitating material readiness, engineering design alignment, and seamless communication. 

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard global suppliers and establish strategic partnerships to secure high-quality materials and components that meet production requirements 

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure supplier readiness and alignment with technical specifications, cost targets, and production timelines. 

• Monitor and control material inventory levels at suppliers to support ramp-up schedules and reduce material shortages. 

• Analyze supplier capabilities, lead times, design for manufacturing support, and potential risks to develop mitigation strategies that prevent production disruptions. 

• Support and optimize logistics for new suppliers and products, including transportation planning and customs requirements. 

• Support the Supply Chain team in defining and monitoring KPIs such as supplier performance, delivery timelines, quality metrics, and ramp-up success to identify areas for process improvement. 

• Partner with cross-functional teams and leadership to align supplier industrialization activities with overall business objectives and production forecasts. 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field.  A master's degree is preferred.  Ideally someone with experience working on electrical power products.  

• 8+ years' experience in a mix of engineering, program management & supply chain fields with evidence showing an exceptional ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.  

• Proven experience working in an organization focused on new technologies, the NPI process, and in a startup environment.  Ideally someone that has experience developing supplier capabilities.  

• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations and customs processes.  

• Demonstrated ability to work and lead cross functionally by managing teams / projects. 

• Exceptionally strong communication skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate visually, verbally, and in writing.  

• Experience working with engineering teams focused on electrical systems, power electronics, or other similar products in a manufacturing / production environment. 

• Ability to work well under pressure while simultaneously managing competing priorities, challenges, and risks.  Effective response to adapting to competing priorities, risks, and program changes as needed and quickly.  

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% including internationally 

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Salary: $145,000-$165,000 annual

Role Summary 

As Manager, Supplier Industrialization, you will build and lead Amperesand’s global SIE function, owning the strategy, processes, and team that bring new suppliers from development into volume production. 

Responsibilities 

Team Leadership 

• Hire, develop, and manage a globally distributed team of Supplier Industrialization Engineers  

• Set priorities and performance expectations, provide coaching and clear growth paths for direct reports  

Strategy and Process 

• Own the global supplier industrialization roadmap, aligning supplier onboarding and ramp milestones to NPI timelines and production forecasts  

• Define and standardize playbooks, tools, and processes across the full supplier lifecycle, from qualification through volume ramp  

• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing leadership to keep supplier readiness aligned with technical requirements and delivery commitments  

Supplier Development and Quality 

• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex supplier issues, engage supplier leadership when management level involvement is needed  

• Oversee supplier quality across the portfolio and drive systemic corrective action for escapes or delivery disruptions  

Cross Functional and Program Management 

• Bridge global suppliers and internal Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams on design alignment, material readiness, and DFM feedback  

• Maintain portfolio level risk visibility, own global KPI reporting for the SIE function including OTD, first pass yield, and ramp attainment  

• Provide regular program updates and escalations to Supply Chain leadership  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, Master’s preferred  

• Electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing background strongly preferred  

• 10 plus years across engineering, supply chain, and or program management, with 3 plus years in a people management role  

• Demonstrated success leading supplier industrialization or supplier development in hardware manufacturing, power electronics, energy, or adjacent capital equipment preferred  

• Track record hiring and developing high performing technical teams in NPI heavy or startup environments  

• Experience managing globally distributed supplier portfolios across multiple geographies and time zones  

• Working knowledge of international trade regulations and export compliance for electronics and electrical equipment  

• Strong communication skills across technical and business audiences, able to work effectively across cultures 

Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM), Software, to lead complex programs involving application-level software across edge and cloud platforms. This role drives cross-functional execution across software engineering, firmware, hardware, product, quality assurance, and system integration teams. You will own program scope, schedules, risk management, and delivery quality across multi-release roadmaps, ensuring alignment and successful outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional collaboration across software engineering, firmware development, hardware engineering, product management, QA, and system integration teams.
• Drive execution of embedded and application-level software development programs from planning through delivery.
• Own program scope, schedules, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with timeline, quality, and budget expectations.
• Communicate program status, milestones, and risks to executive leadership and stakeholders with clarity and transparency.
• Coordinate software feature planning, milestone tracking, and integration timelines alongside hardware and systems teams.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks related to software dependencies, release timelines, and cross-functional integration.
• Ensure visibility into cross-team dependencies that impact software development.
• Partner with product teams to define software requirements, roadmaps, and success metrics aligned with business goals.
• Monitor program costs and resourcing, identifying opportunities for efficiency and optimization.
• Improve program management processes, tools, and best practices to enhance execution, scalability, and transparency.
• Support release and validation processes in collaboration with QA and release engineering, ensuring adequate testing coverage and timely issue resolution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management or engineering leadership roles.
• Strong experience managing complex software and/or firmware programs across multiple teams and timelines.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and firmware development practices.
• Experience working in organizations that build integrated systems across hardware, embedded firmware, and application software.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban).
• Preferred: Experience with GitHub, AWS, observability tools, and Python.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, including international travel.

Tools & Platforms (Preferred Exposure):

• Planning & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Scrum/Kanban
• Code & CI/CD: GitHub (Projects, Actions), release pipelines
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (IAM, EC2, ECS, Lambda basics)
• Observability: Metrics, logs, and tracing tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Grafana, Sentry)
• Scripting & Automation: Python for data wrangling, reporting, and lightweight tooling

Role Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM), Firmware to oversee complex programs involving embedded firmware on microcontrollers. This role requires orchestrating cross-functional execution across firmware engineering, software, hardware, product, quality assurance, and system integration teams. You will own program scope, schedules, risk management, and delivery quality across multi-release program roadmaps.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional collaboration across firmware engineering, software development, hardware engineering, product management, QA, and system integration to drive successful execution of embedded and application-level software development.
• Oversee program scope, schedules, and resource allocation for firmware initiatives, ensuring deliverables meet timeline, quality, and budget expectations.
• Communicate program status, critical issues, and milestones to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment, visibility, and transparency.
• Drive firmware feature planning, milestone tracking, and integration timelines in coordination with hardware and systems development teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to firmware dependencies, release timelines, and cross-functional integration, ensuring all cross-dependency risks impacting firmware development are captured and highlighted.
• Collaborate with product teams to define firmware requirements, roadmaps, and success metrics aligned with product goals.
• Monitor program costs and resourcing needs, identifying opportunities for efficiency, reuse, and reduced overhead.
• Improve program management processes, tools, and best practices specific to firmware development to enhance execution, scalability, and transparency.
• Support release and validation processes by partnering with QA, release engineering, and support teams to manage timelines, testing coverage, and issue resolution for software deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience in embedded systems, firmware, or software development.
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management or engineering leadership roles, with a strong focus on software and/or firmware-based products.
• Proven success managing complex software/firmware programs involving multiple teams, timelines, and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and firmware development practices.
• Experience working within engineering organizations that develop products integrating hardware, embedded firmware, and application software.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to influence across multiple levels and disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with rapidly shifting priorities and evolving requirements.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban).
• Preferred: Experience with GitHub, AWS, observability tools, and Python.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, including international travel.

Tools & Platforms (Preferred Exposure):

• Planning & Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Scrum/Kanban
• Code & CI/CD: GitHub (Projects, Actions), release pipelines
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (IAM, EC2, ECS, Lambda basics)
• Observability: Metrics, logs, and tracing tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Grafana, Sentry)
• Scripting & Automation: Python for data wrangling, reporting, and tooling
• Hardware/Firmware Context: Microcontroller-based firmware, board bring-up, system integration

Role Summary

In this role, you will lead the control architecture and system behavior of advanced AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion platforms across low- and medium-voltage applications. You will define and drive control strategies for complex converter topologies, including multilevel and resonant systems. As a Staff engineer, you will own system-level control decisions, set technical direction across programs, and ensure performance targets are achieved from concept through production. You will work across modeling, digital control development, embedded implementation, hardware integration, and validation to deliver robust, scalable, high-performance power conversion solutions. You will also mentor engineers and raise the technical standard of the control organization

Responsibilities:

• Own control architecture for advanced power conversion systems across AC-DC and DC-DC platforms.

• Own system-level dynamic performance (stability, bandwidth, transient response, robustness, efficiency) from concept through production.

• Drive control strategy across interacting power stages and ensure stable operation under all operating conditions.

• Define digital control execution requirements and ensure real-time implementation meets system performance targets.

• Lead system-level stability analysis and performance closure under aggressive development timelines.

• Establish validation methodology and acceptance criteria, including frequency response, transient testing, and fault handling robustness.

• Lead complex root-cause investigations across hardware, firmware, sensing, and protection domains.

• Drive control-related risk assessment (DFMEA) and mitigation planning across development programs.

• Ensure control solutions scale across product variants and future platforms.

• Influence system-level trade-offs across topology, sensing, control strategy, performance, cost, and power density.

• Elevate control engineering standards through rigorous design reviews, modeling discipline, and mentorship.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience with strong specialization in power electronics and control systems.

• 5+ years of experience designing and deploying digital control for power converters in commercial or industrial applications.

• Demonstrated ownership of control architecture or system-level dynamic performance in complex power conversion systems (e.g., multi-stage, high-power, grid-connected, or modular platforms).

• Strong expertise in advanced converter control, including resonant, multilevel, or other high-performance topologies across isolated and non-isolated systems.

• Experience with solid-state transformer (SST) architectures or tightly integrated multi-stage AC-DC/DC-DC systems is strongly preferred.

• Deep command of control theory, including multi-loop stability analysis, loop interaction mitigation, nonlinear system behavior, and dynamic modeling.

• Proven experience implementing and guiding high-performance real-time digital control on embedded platforms (DSP/MCU/SoC).

• Strong proficiency in embedded C and ability to review and influence real-time control implementation decisions.

• Extensive hands-on laboratory experience debugging high-power systems and leading system-level validation and performance closure.

• Demonstrated ability to independently resolve complex, cross-domain technical challenges and drive cross-functional trade-off decisions.

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Exposure to medium-voltage power electronics systems.

• Experience with multilevel or modular converter architectures.

• Experience with bidirectional power flow control.

• Experience supporting products from R&D through production release.

• Experience contributing to patents or novel control techniques.

Role Summary 

We are seeking a technically sharp and strategically minded Staff Patent Engineer to join our team, focused on protecting and advancing our intellectual property portfolio in medium voltage solid-state transformer (SST) technology. In this role, you will serve as a senior IP leader at the intersection of cutting-edge power electronics engineering and patent strategy, driving innovation identification, portfolio development, and IP governance in close collaboration with R&D leaders, product teams, and legal counsel. 

Responsibilites 

• Lead patentability strategy for our medium voltage Solid State Transformer product portfolio, working directly with R&D and product teams to identify and protect breakthrough innovations. 

• Own end-to-end invention disclosure development — from engineering conversations to submission-ready disclosures — and manage prosecution activities in close coordination with outside patent counsel. 

• Conduct prior art searches and provide expert patentability assessments for new inventions spanning power conversion topologies, control algorithms, magnetics, thermal management, and grid integration. 

• Define and execute a long-range IP portfolio strategy aligned to our SST product roadmap and business objectives. 

• Monitor the competitive patent landscape across medium voltage power electronics and SST-adjacent technologies to inform R&D and product strategy. 

• Mentor engineers across the organization on invention identification, disclosure best practices, and IP awareness to build a strong innovation culture. 

• Serve as the primary IP interface between engineering teams, business development, and legal counsel throughout the product lifecycle. 

• Support international patent filing strategies (PCT, EPO) in coordination with outside counsel. 

Qualifications 

• Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a closely related field; Master's or Ph.D. strongly preferred. 

• 5–8 years of experience in power electronics engineering, with solid expertise in medium voltage systems, solid-state transformers, or advanced converter technologies. 

• Proven track record of building and managing IP portfolios in a complex, fast-moving technology domain. 

• Strong working knowledge of power semiconductor devices (IGBTs, SiC MOSFETs), converter topologies (DAB, resonant converters, multilevel), and grid-connected applications. 

• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and strategically evaluate patent claims and technical literature. 

• USPTO registration as a Patent Agent or Patent Attorney strongly preferred. 

• Experience using patent search and analytics platforms (Derwent, PatSnap, Espacenet, or similar). 

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action and the ability to drive IP initiatives with a high degree of ownership. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to translate complex engineering concepts into clear, strategically sound patent language. 

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%, including internationally. 

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Salary: $170,000-$210,000/annual DOE and location

Role Summary 

We’re hiring a Principal Talent Partner to lead hiring for our most senior and business-critical roles, including executive leadership, VP-level leaders, and principal-level individual contributor engineers. 

This role is designed for a recruiter who thrives in high-stakes, high-touch environments - someone who can build deep trust with candidates, partner closely with C-Suite, and personally close complex offers. We do not use external recruiting agencies; this role replaces them. 

Responsibilities: 

• Own end-to-end recruiting for: 

• • Executive and VP-level leadership roles 

• • Principal-level and staff-level IC engineers in highly technical domains 

• Partner directly with the CEO, founders, and senior leaders on search strategy, role definition, and candidate calibration 

• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first conversation through offer acceptance 

• Act as the primary closer for high-impact hires, managing: 

• • Competing offers 

• • Equity-heavy compensation discussions 

• • Relocation, timing, and family considerations 

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior technical and leadership talent, including passive candidates 

• Design interview processes that are rigorous but efficient 

• Translate complex technical, organizational, and business context into compelling narratives for candidates 

• Provide real-time market insight and honest feedback to leadership throughout the hiring process 

• Uphold discretion, professionalism, and strong judgment in all candidate interactions 

Qualifications:  

• 8+ years of recruiting experience, including senior-level or executive hiring 

• Experience in deep tech, hardware, infrastructure, or highly technical environments 

• Proven ability to close senior candidates in competitive markets without agency support 

• Exceptional judgment, emotional intelligence, and executive presence 

• Comfortable operating with ambiguity in an early-stage environment 

• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and candidate care 

• Clear communicator who can translate complex technical and business contexts to candidates 

Bonus Qualifications:  

• In-house experience at Series A-C startups 

• Experience recruiting in niche or emerging technical domains 

• Comfort influencing leveling, scope, and compensation strategy 

Why this role is exciting

This is a high-impact role at the intersection of data science, mapping, and real-world mobility systems. You’ll work on the data and algorithms that define how Vay’s vehicles navigate cities safely and efficiently within our Operational Design Domain (ODD). Your work will directly unlock our ability to scale to new cities, improve routing performance, and solve complex real-world challenges in a rapidly evolving mobility environment.

What you’ll be driving

In this role, you will play a critical part in advancing Vay’s mapping and routing capabilities using data science and machine learning approaches.

• Develop automated approaches to map augmentation using video, connectivity, trip data, and open datasets such as OpenStreetMap.

• Build data science solutions that accelerate map creation and updates for new cities where Vay launches.

• Design and develop routing simulation tools to discover optimal strategies for improving ETA and ATA accuracy.

• Lead and contribute to initiatives within the Operational Design Domain (ODD) data science pod.

• Identify and automate inefficiencies in map generation workflows to enable faster and more frequent updates.

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and product teams to implement and deploy production-grade solutions.

• Help scale the impact of the data science team by driving key initiatives and reducing knowledge concentration on critical ODD topics.

What are we looking for

We’re looking for a data scientist who enjoys solving complex real-world problems and turning experimental ideas into production systems that power next-generation mobility.

• Strong experience applying data science or machine learning techniques to real-world problems.

• Ability to write high-quality, production-grade code.

• Experience building and deploying applied data science solutions across the full lifecycle—from concept to implementation and rollout.

• Strong Python experience and familiarity with modern data science workflows (e.g., Jupyter, GitHub, cloud compute environments).

• Experience working with geospatial data, routing systems, or map-based datasets is highly valuable.

• Comfortable working cross-functionally and owning complex initiatives in a fast-moving environment.

Nice to have

• Prior engineering experience or strong software engineering foundations.

• Experience with technologies such as Spark, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar ML frameworks.

Why choose Vay

💪 A global team of smart, motivated people from 30+ countries who love tackling hard problems and turning bold ideas into reality.

🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment

💰 ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future – not just a salary.

🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days

🎫 401(k) programme

🏥 Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 

🚗 All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides

🏋️‍♂️ Wellness Hub free gym access & wellness app subscriptions

🛍️ Exclusive external discounts

💼 $350 Home office budget 

✈️ Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Las Vegas 

🎊 Regular team events throughout the year

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to support solid state transformer production. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the Quality Management System to enable high quality products and commercialization. You will partner with design, supply chain and manufacturing to develop Amperesand’s quality processes, you will lead regulatory and customer audits to qualify Amperesand as a preferred supplier.  

The Quality Engineer is a professional problem solver, that can make good use of quality techniques to solve quality challenges and develop reliable processes that prevent creation of defects. The Sr. Quality Engineer will work on high quality products that meet the high reliability standards in the electrical grid equipment business. 

Responsibilities:

• Development of processes to meet the ISO9001 standard. 
• Lead customer, regulatory and compliance audits. 
• Development of manufacturing requirements, quality standards, and product quality plans to ensure products meet the expectations of our target customers. 
• Deployment of manufacturing level requirements to subsystems, assemblies & components to ensure a clear focus on design and customer needs. 
• Identification of critical requirements to ensure proper supplier and production focus on critical needs. 
• Lead development of FMEAs (Design & Process) for development teams to identify and address critical risks. 
• Manage and facilitate the root cause & corrective actions system through tracking and validation of issues and support in root cause analysis through facilitating brainstorming, use of lean methodologies, hypothesis testing, design of experiments, etc. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience. 
• ASQ or Six Sigma certification are preferred. 
• 5+ years of experience in quality, with background in electrical assemblies and/or power electronics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are an absolute requirement to establish effective working relationships within Amperesand and its partners. 
• Specific training and demonstrated success in applying design for quality and problem-solving methodologies, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, etc. 
• Strong background and demonstrated success applying statistical methods. 
• Minitab, JMP or other statistical software capabilities are preferred. 
• Data mining and database (e.g. MySQL) experience. 
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.  

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. Travel up to 15% of the time to suppliers and customers in the USA and overseas. 

Role Summary

This role is an opportunity to work with a high‑agency startup team operating in the hard‑tech and energy systems space. You will play a critical role in building and scaling the user-facing products that operators, plant managers, and enterprise stakeholders rely on every day. This is a hands-on role. You will design, build, and ship production-quality UI systems that surface complex operational data in intuitive, performant interfaces. The role requires close collaboration with backend, product, and domain expert teams — and a genuine curiosity for how AI tools can accelerate and enhance your work.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and implementation of UI systems for Amperesand's MES and ERP platforms
• Build end-to-end frontend features including data visualization, workflow management, dashboards, and real-time telemetry displays
• Develop reusable component libraries and design systems that scale across the product
• Collaborate with backend and platform teams to define APIs and data contracts that support great user experiences
• Productionize UI code with a strong focus on reliability, accessibility, performance, and maintainability
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and improve code quality
• Partner with product managers and domain experts to translate complex operational problems into intuitive interfaces
• Continuously improve the product through user feedback, usage analytics, and iteration
• Document component designs and architectural tradeoffs for cross-functional stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in frontend or full-stack engineering, including production deployments
• Strong experience with TypeScript and React, including hooks, state management, and component architecture
• Experience building data-dense, real-time UIs such as dashboards, tables, and operational views
• Proficiency with modern frontend tooling (Vite, Next.js, or similar)
• Experience integrating with REST or GraphQL APIs and real-time data streams (WebSockets, SSE)
• Familiarity with testing practices (unit, integration, end-to-end)
• Comfortable working with AI coding tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude, etc.) to supplement and accelerate development
• Proficiency in English and ability to communicate with wider teams
• Ability to travel up to 20% including internationally

Bonus Qualifications

• Background in energy engineering systems (power systems, energy storage, power electronics, or controls)
• Experience with IoT, manufacturing, or industrial platforms
• Exposure to design tools and ability to collaborate closely with UX/UI designers
• Experience with MES, digital twins, or asset health monitoring
• Open-source contributions to frontend projects
• Experience working within or building design systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and frontend DevOps practices
• Experience working with hardware, firmware, or operations teams

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.

• Hunting and generation of new logo opportunities within the mid-market healthcare provider market
• Working with prospects to identify needs, pain points, and budget
• Teaming up with an extended solutions team to develop a compelling proposal that leads to opportunity closure
• Demonstrating proficiency in utilizing a variety of business productivity tools to track sales activity and pipeline data – Microsoft Office Suite, HubSpot, and LinkedIn

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or a related field
• 7-10 years of Professional, Consultative sales of technology services or software
• 5-7 years of experience selling managed preferred services around Network, End User Device Management, Security, VOIP, or Cloud
• 5-7 years of Healthcare provider experience preferred, but not required

• Sound understanding of the sales and demand generation processes and their associated best practices within the technology industry
• Strong contact and networking base, preferably within the mid-sized healthcare provider industry
• Ability to translate technology into practical terms
• A record of proven outside direct sales experience with a focus on consultative and solution approaches, and achieving sales quotas
• Strategic, client-facing sales professional well versed in sales tactics (MEDPICC, Sandler, Miller Hieman Challenger Perfect Close) — specifically via email marketing, phone and face-to-face meetings
• Results-driven and detail-oriented, self-motivated, self-directed, and achievement-focused
• Exceptional communication and listening skills, with experience in solution-based selling
• Relationship driven with a consultative approach to help shape current and future deals
• Strong organizational skills

• Experience selling managed services around Network, End User Device Management, Security, VOIP, and Cloud
• Exceptional communication and listening skills, with experience in solution-based selling
• Collaborative, client-focused, creative, flexible, influential
• Maintains a professional, consultative brand

Salary DOE:  $300,000 - $400,000 OTE 

Responsibilities:  

• Support the build and modification of testing sets, including electrical harnessing, mechanical assembly, and part rework. 

• Preparing PCB’S for testing, including soldering additional wirings replace damaged components after testing, plac thermocouples on the critical components. Perform expert-level rework, including fine-pitch components and BGA packages.. 

• Assemble complex test setups involving electrical wiring, fluid plumbing, and mechanical integration. Ensure setups are robust, repeatable, and safe. 

• Collaborate with design, validation, and compliance engineers to support test planning, execution, and troubleshooting. Provide feedback to improve product design and test efficiency. 

• Perform electrical and mechanical testing on high-voltage power converters, following detailed test procedures and safety protocols. 

• Interpret engineering drawings and schematics to support compliance testing. 

• Own organization, cleanliness, and safety of the lab space. Ensure all tools, equipment, and test stations are calibrated, functional, and compliant with safety standards. 

• Coordinate ordering, receiving, and tracking of components and consumables. Maintain inventory of critical lab supplies and test equipment 

• Challenge ideas and decisions with reasoning from first principles. 

• Travel to different facilities worldwide to collaborate with teams and deploy our solutions. 

Qualifications: 

• Diploma or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent hands-on experience. 

• 3+ years in a lab or R&D environment, preferably working with high-voltage or power electronics systems. 

• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals. 

• Basic mechanical aptitude - comfortable with plumbing, fluid systems (e.g., chillers, pumps), assembling enclosures and fixtures. 

• Advanced soldering and PCB rework skills, including experience with reflow and hand soldering techniques. 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and setup execution. 

• Familiarity with test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, DAQs). 

• Experience in prototype rework, soldering, and mechanical fabrication. 

• Proficient in crimping and harness fabrication. 

• Knowledge of lab safety standards and electrical safety certifications (e.g., NFPA 70E). Certifications in OSHA, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), or HV Safety Certification preferred. 

• Ability to lift 20-40 lbs daily and to maintain a safe, clean working environment. 

• Be engaged, proactive, and positive when taking on challenging tasks, owning assignments, and taking accountability for personal and overall team success. 

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Responsibilities:

• Build, execute, and maintain robust information security systems and controls on an ongoing basis

• Implement and manage endpoint protection (EDR) and SIEM solutions across the organization.

• Develop and execute phishing simulations and security awareness training programs for employees.

• Configure and maintain email security and data loss prevention (DLP) tools.

• Lead incident response efforts, including detection, triage, and remediation of security events.

• Secure the company’s web application and ensure robust security for all SaaS platforms in use.

• Coordinate vulnerability scanning and remediation efforts across all IT assets.

• Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures, including identity and access management (IAM) best practices.

• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to integrate security into development and operational workflows.

• Prepare for compliance audits and risk assessments, with a focus on NERC CIP standards.

• Mentor and eventually manage a small team of cybersecurity professionals.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or related roles.

• Proven experience with endpoint protection/EDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Carbon Black).

• Deep understanding of operating system internals and network communication at the hardware level

• Hands-on experience with phishing simulation platforms and security awareness training.

• Strong knowledge of email security, DLP, incident response frameworks, and IAM principles.

• Familiarity with securing web applications and SaaS environments.

• Understanding of NERC CIP compliance requirements and their application in the electric power industry.

• Able to read and write code across multiple languages (Python, Bash, C/C++, Rust, Golang)

• Ability to work independently in a startup environment and build processes from scratch.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills; prior experience mentoring or leading a team is a plus

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Responsibilities:

• Own essential features for power electronics embedded systems, ensuring functional and performance requirements are met
• Work closely with hardware teams to integrate firmware with new or existing hardware components
• Work with other talented engineers to solve complex problems, share knowledge, and ensure project milestones are met
• Stay updated with new technologies, tools, and methodologies in embedded systems

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, etc. with 2+years of professional experience or combined equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability
• Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded systems.
• Understanding of low-level programming and hardware interfacing.
• Knowledge of real-time programming concepts and real-time operating systems.
• Ability to write efficient code under resource constraints (memory, CPU).
• Experience with embedded system testing practices.
• Basic knowledge of digital and analog electronics.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% including internationally
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Role Summary

We are seeking an energetic, highly motivated, team-oriented Metrology Technician to be responsible for creating and executing inspection methodologies for electro-mechanical components and subassemblies for Amperesand’s solid state transformers. In this role, you will operate and program metrology equipment on a regular basis. You will inspect parts, provide and ensure accurate measurements and reports on components critical for Amperesand’s manufacturing.   

Responsibilities:

• Enable inspection and verification of parts or assemblies using an arm-CMM and conventional hardware (calipers, gauges, etc.). 

• Create measurement programs using PolyWorks for routine measurements or investigation requests.  

• Provide, check, and analyze data and output reports to assist in quality improvement activities. 

• Coordinate calibration activities, ensure that all test and measurement equipment is calibrated prior to use. 

• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) best practices across departments. 

• Manage non-conform material identified in inspections. 

• Assist in the identification and resolution of supplier and manufacturing quality issues, contain parts or products as needed, sort parts for quality requirements. 

• Support supplier for corrective action requests, root cause, and implementation of corrective actions and countermeasures. 

• Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities with engineers and external suppliers. 

Qualifications:

• Must be fluent of the English language, both written and verbal. 

• High school diploma. Skilled trades training or degree in mechanical or quality field, or equivalent demonstrated on-job experience. 

• Experience with metrology equipment programing and measurements. 

• Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings (including GD&T). 

• Proficient with Polyworks software, point cloud alignments, laser scanning. 

• Previous electro-mechanical inspection background with the ability to use basic hand measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges etc.). 

• Ability to give presentations and prepare technical reports 

• Ability to use IT systems such as Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint. Able to manipulate data in Excel and databases such as SQL. 

Essential Physical Demands 

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day. 

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain. 

• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs. 

• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts. 

• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day. 

• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing. 

• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to:  safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines. 

Role Summary: 

We are seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of power electronics products. The primary function of this position is to design custom machinery and support the entire project cycle from concept development through installation, commissioning, and handover to the operations team. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product design, Controls, manufacturing, and test engineers, to ensure efficient performance and reliability in high-power density environments.

Responsibilities:

•  Utilize CAD software CAD software (3D EXPERIENCE (3DX), CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Creo etc.) to create detailed mechanical designs.

• Model and design complex electro-mechanical parts, including plastics, sheet metal, insulators, magnetic components, and high-voltage connectors.

• Perform mechanical design analysis, including structural FEA, thermal CFD, vibration, and fatigue assessments.

• Solve packaging challenges involving electrical isolation, sealing, thermal dissipation, EMI/EMC shielding, and mechanical shock/vibration.

• Define and execute validation test plans including structural, thermal, and environmental testing.

•  2D drawings with GD&T for production and inspection.

• Create engineering documentation, tolerance stacks, BOMs, and release packages through PLM systems.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, thermal, Firmware and controls, manufacturing, test, and industrial design teams.

• Work closely with suppliers to optimize DFM, DFA, and tooling strategies for high-volume production.

• Lead prototype development, fabrication, assembly, and mechanical testing of new designs.

• Support root-cause analysis of design issues in pilot or production builds and lead iterative improvements.

• Drive trade studies to inform system-level decisions on design architecture, materials, and manufacturing processes.

• Guide selection for structural, thermal, and electrical compatibility in high-voltage environments.

• Contribute to the layout and design of integrated cooling systems including cold plates, thermal interfaces, and airflow paths.

• Develop assembly procedures and manufacturing instructions to support scalable production.

• Participate in mechanical  FMEA and DVP&R activities across product lifecycle stages.

• Work with quality and reliability teams to meet performance, lifecycle, and safety targets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design for power electronics, automotive, industrial, or energy products.

• Expertise in CAD modeling using 3D EXPERIENCE (CATIA V6/V5), SolidWorks, NX, or Creo.

• Deep understanding of mechanical fundamentals—statics, dynamics, heat transfer, and materials.

• Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM/DFA principles.

• Experience designing enclosures for IP-rated or outdoor-rated power equipment.

• Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, extrusion, and sheet metal forming.

• Working knowledge of materials: metals (aluminum, steel), plastics, ceramics, gaskets, potting compounds.

• Hands-on experience taking designs from prototype through production deployment.

• Familiarity with PLM systems (3D EXPERIENCE, Windchill, etc.) and engineering change workflows.

• Comfortable with root-cause analysis, failure mode resolution, and mechanical reliability testing.

• Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional design reviews and technical deep-dives.

• Prior experience collaborating with suppliers on tooling development, DFM feedback, and tolerance negotiations.

• Familiarity with PCBAs, connectors, and mechanical integration of high-density electronic assemblies.

• Experience with design and test documentation for regulatory standards (UL, IEC, NEC preferred).

• Passion for product innovation, sustainability, and enabling electrification through engineering excellence.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% - 20% including internationally

Bonus Qualifications:

• 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).

• Experience working in Agile development environments, including task management and sprint planning using Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira. 

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Role Summary: 

At Amperesand, you own validation of power electronics, thermal systems, and firmware. You will build test systems, develop strategies, and ensure SST hardware and firmware work flawlessly. 

Responsibilities:  

• Design, develop, and maintain test systems for high-voltage power electronics. 

• Validate electrical, thermal, and performance characteristics of our products across prototype, pre-production, and production stages. 

• Conduct comprehensive regression testing to ensure that new iterations of the product meet the same standards of performance and reliability as previous versions. 

• Define a manufacturing test specification for volume production. 

• Innovate test system design to meet accuracy, cycle time, cost, and other performance factors. 

• Collaborate closely with hardware design and firmware teams to understand the product and its functionalities. Investigate root causes of failures and drive product improvements. 

• Participate hands-on during test hardware bring-up, system debugging, and help with software optimization. 

• Incorporate design techniques to achieve ease of validation and maintenance. 

• Challenge ideas and decisions with reasoning from first principles. 

• Travel to different facilities worldwide to collaborate with teams and deploy our solutions. 

Qualifications:  

• BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering. 

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in test engineering, preferably in power electronics. 

• Strong understanding of power electronics principles, including high-voltage, high-current systems, and power conversion technologies. 

• Solid experience with PCBA schematics and debugging hardware components. 

• Familiarity with using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, and other test equipment. 

• Experience using system-level languages (such as Golang, Rust, C, C++, etc.) to automate systems. 

• Be engaged, proactive, and positive when taking on challenging tasks, owning assignments, and taking accountability for personal and overall team success. 

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.  

Responsibilities: 

• Lead cross-functional teams across electrical engineering, power electronics, product development, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to achieve key milestones in the development of power-focused hardware products. 

• Drive successful execution of power electronics and electrical system programs by managing schedules, scope, and budgets while ensuring high-quality deliverables across all stages of the product lifecycle. 

• Communicate program status, risks, and dependencies clearly and regularly to executives, engineering leaders, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and drive informed decision-making. 

• Partner with supply chain, quality, and materials planning teams to ensure electrical components and subsystems are production-ready and aligned with program timelines, identifying and addressing material readiness risks early. 

• Guide project engineers and technical contributors in aligning design priorities, resolving technical challenges, and maintaining schedule discipline across electrical and system integration efforts. 

• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define technical product requirements, refine scope, and build a development roadmap aligned with program objectives and cost targets. 

• Support cost optimization efforts by partnering with engineering and operations to assess design trade-offs, optimize sourcing strategies, and control product cost and inventory across the lifecycle. 

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of program management practices that support scalable and effective execution of electrical engineering initiatives. 

• Proactively identify and mitigate program risks through clear planning, trade-off analysis, and stakeholder engagement to ensure program continuity and resilience. 

Qualifications:  

• Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent industry experience with complex electrical systems. 

• 5+ years of experience in program management and/or technical leadership roles involving power electronics, electrical hardware, or systems integration in a production environment. 

• Proven track record of managing multiple complex technical programs simultaneously, ideally in industries such as renewable energy, automotive, industrial power, or aerospace. 

• Deep understanding of power electronics principles (e.g., converters, inverters, motor drives), and experience working closely with engineering teams to guide technical execution. 

• Strong leadership in cross-functional environments with the ability to align diverse teams around shared goals and priorities. 

• Excellent communication skills—verbal, visual, and written—with the ability to present technical and programmatic details to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

• Experience working in fast-paced, high-complexity environments with evolving priorities and timelines. 

• Familiarity with engineering and manufacturing processes, including DVT, EVT, DFM, and compliance standards related to electrical hardware. 

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%, including international locations, to support program activities across global teams and partners. 

 Responsibilities:

• Lead 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.

• Lead the 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 junior engineers and technicians, manage engineering teams as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a strong background in DFM, process development, and high-mix or high-volume production

• Hands-on experience with a variety of manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, die casting, machining, assembly automation, potting)

• Experience leading large-scale capital equipment design projects.

• Strong background in concept-to-production equipment development.

• Experience in data collection and analysis for process development or applicable process engineering expertise

• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and vendor engagements

• Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven mindset

• Familiarity with tools such as PFMEA, DOE, root cause analysis, and SPC

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• 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

Bonus Qualifications:

• 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.

• Solid understanding of GD&T and its impact on manufacturability.

• Knowledge of motion control, pneumatics, hydraulics, and sensors.

• Power Electronics Assembly experience is highly valued from energy, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, or consumer electronics manufacturing.

• Experience in Industrial Engineering Optimization and Warehouse design

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Role Summary: 

As Compliance Testing Engineer, you will lead the compliance testing function at Amperesand, ensuring our products not only meet global regulatory requirements but do so with the most favorable interpretations and the least friction. You’ll own the strategic direction for product compliance, partner with engineering and product leadership to define certification pathways early in the development process, and engage directly with NRTLs such as TUV, Intertek, UL, CSA, and global authorities to shape testing outcomes and timelines. 

This is a key role requiring technical depth, organizational influence, and proactive engagement with evolving standards like UL 1741-SB, IEC 60730, and IEEE 1547.1. Your mission is to ensure Amperesand is always one step ahead—never waiting for compliance, but defining it. 

Responsibilities: 

• Leadership: Build, manage, deliver high-integrity documentation, lab coordination, and standard interpretation throughout the development lifecycle. 

• Regulatory Interpretation & Influence: Serve as the internal authority on complex standards (e.g., UL 1741-SB, IEEE 1547.1, IEC 60730, UL 1998). Shape how those standards are applied to our technology and advocate for interpretations that support innovation while preserving safety. 

• Engagement with NRTLs: Own relationships with certifying bodies (TUV, UL, CSA, Intertek), lead negotiations on test requirements, coordinate test campaigns, and influence outcomes through proactive preparation and ongoing technical dialogue. 

• Compliance Infrastructure: Create and own internal tools and processes for compliance tracking, certification documentation, product labeling, and pre-compliance validation. Drive automation where possible. 

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Product Management, Safety Engineering, Firmware, and Power Systems to ensure compliance is embedded across product definition, not bolted on later. 

• Global Perspective: Prepare products for international certification including CE, UKCA, RoHS, and other country-specific requirements. Lead alignment on modular design reuse and regulatory harmonization. 
• Standards Monitoring: Continuously monitor updates to key grid codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations. Lead Amperesand’s internal readiness reviews and communicate impact. 

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2+ years in compliance, safety engineering, or regulatory affairs within power electronics, energy systems, or electromechanical product development.  

• Standards Mastery: Expert knowledge of UL 1741-SB, IEEE 1547.1, IEC 60730, and familiarity with UL 1998, UL 508A, NEC 705/710/480/490, and IEC 61850. 

• Test Lab Authority: Demonstrated leadership in certification test preparation and execution. Deep experience negotiating technical positions with NRTLs and test agencies. 

• System-Level Perspective: Ability to connect regulatory needs with product architecture, firmware behavior, and field safety constraints. Strong understanding of inverter and PCS system design. 

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven success influencing technical, commercial, and operational stakeholders at a senior level. 
• Process Builder: Experience designing and deploying scalable compliance systems (checklists, gates, pre-checks, traceability maps, etc.) across multiple products or platforms. 

Technical Skills: 

• Compliance Architecture: Able to structure modular certification pathways across hardware/software interfaces. 

• Certification Planning: Skilled in building phased certification plans aligned to NPI gates and market entry deadlines. 

• Design Reviews & Risk Analysis: Lead compliance reviews alongside FMEA, safety analysis, and DFx discussions. 

• Digital Tools: Familiarity with regulatory management systems, document control platforms, and engineering toolchains. 

Bonus Qualification:

• Energy Sector Knowledge: Experience working on projects related to smart grids, renewable energy, or energy management platforms is a plus. 

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

About the Role

We’re always looking to connect with driven individuals who are interested in working at Amperesand but may not see a current opening that aligns with their background. By submitting a General Interest application, you’ll be considered for future opportunities as our team and business continue to grow.

Potential Areas of Opportunity

Depending on your experience and interests, future roles may be available across:

• Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Test)

• Product Development, Program Management 

• Operations, Supply Chain

• Business Operations, Finance, and People

What We Look For

Successful candidates typically:

• Are excited about Amperesand’s mission and technology

• Take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

• Communicate clearly and work well across disciplines

• Are detail-oriented with a strong problem-solving mindset

• Bring a strong sense of ownership and accountability