Compliance Test Technician

Amperesand; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401k retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Commuter Benefits

Paid maternal and paternal leave

Job summary

Amperesand in Reno is searching for a skilled professional to support the build and modification of advanced power infrastructure testing sets. This role involves hands-on electrical testing and collaboration with design engineers, emphasizing safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology and at least 3 years of experience in a lab or R&D setting. Strong soldering and organizational skills are essential, along with a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.

This position requires on-site work 5 days a week and provides comprehensive benefits, including competitive salary and stock options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a lab or R&D environment, preferably with high-voltage systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of lab safety standards and electrical safety certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support building and modifying testing sets including electrical harnessing.
• Perform electrical and mechanical testing on high-voltage power converters.
• Coordinate ordering and maintain inventory of critical lab supplies.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Advanced soldering

Mechanical aptitude

Test instrumentation

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

DAQs

Job description

Company Overview

Amperesand is reinventing how the world powers its most critical systems.

We are facing a once-in-a-generation opportunity for infrastructure disruption. Electricity demand is skyrocketing, driven by AI factories, electric vehicles, and modern industrial growth. Energy supply is shifting to incorporate a more diverse mix of resources – including solar, gas, and batteries – at a massive scale.

And yet the power infrastructure behind our latest mega-projects hasn’t meaningfully changed in nearly 100 years. Supply chains for today’s infrastructure equipment can’t match the pace and sophistication of critical energy projects. Amperesand is building hardware and software that rewrites this broken power infrastructure playbook to support a new era of energy abundance.

We’ve built a new class of intelligent, software‑defined power infrastructure products leveraging a decade of advanced medium voltage Solid State Transformer research that’s now ready for commercial deployment.

Our products and solutions go far beyond the capabilities of traditional electrical equipment. We make power systems that are faster to deploy, dramatically smaller and more efficient, and capable of supporting modern, dynamic energy needs for tomorrow’s most demanding energy consumers.

Scalable in‑house advanced manufacturing capability is our foundation for meeting timeline and quality expectation to serve infrastructure customers around the world.

Amperesand is led by breakthrough energy hardware development veterans and funded by top tier investors who share our vision of building a category‑defining energy technology company.

With hubs in San Francisco, Reno, and Singapore, our global team is laser focused on building foundational technology to solve the most pressing problems in power infrastructure at scale.

Join us in building the power foundation of the future!

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 wiring 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.

Additional Notes

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

Pay Disclosure & Benefits

Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.

• Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan through Empower
• Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• 100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks)

Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Amperesand is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amperesand is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.