Engineering Technician

Amperesand, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

Job summary

Amperesand is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician to support mechanical assembly and prototype equipment setup in Reno. This role is pivotal in the development and launch of new products, requiring craftsmanship, technical acumen, and teamwork with engineers.

The ideal candidate has 4–5+ years in assembly, proficiency with hand and power tools, and experience with CAD drawings. You will read electromechanical diagrams, assist with equipment installation, and help ensure safety and quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4–5+ years of experience in assembly, tools, fixtures, equipment builds.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, shear, breaker, hydraulic press, and manual fabrication techniques.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, and pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and rework.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and interpreting technical drawings.
• Ability to read electromechanical diagrams or multi‑discipline engineering documentation.
• Experience contributing to design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews with engineering teams.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/bend for extended periods in an industrial lab.

Responsibilities

• Assemble fixtures, tools, equipment with precision and quality.
• Support installation and commissioning of manufacturing equipment, including conveyors and automation platforms.
• Perform manual fabrication of brackets and fixtures using hand and power tools.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and work instructions for builds and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineers and maintain lab/tool space organization.
• Support shipping/logistics and manage prototype inventory.
• Adhere to safety standards, especially with high‑voltage or mechanical systems.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

CAD software

Reading drawings

DFM feedback

Cross-functional collaboration

Physical stamina

Electromechanical diagrams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree (technical)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA (bonus)

Job description

Company Overview

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

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! We are seeking a highly skilled and hands‑on Engineering Technician to support mechanical assembly, and prototype equipment setup. This role plays a critical part in the development and launch of new products and systems, requiring a blend of craftsmanship, technical acumen, and team collaboration. The ideal candidate has a passion for fabricating, building mechanical systems in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble fixtures, tools, equipment, with a high degree of precision and quality.
• Support installation, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment, including conveyors, fixtures, and automation platforms.
• Perform manual fabrication of brackets, fixtures using hand tools, power tools.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and work instructions to guide builds and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineers.
• Maintain organization of the lab and tool spaces, keep the work area clean.
• Support shipping/logistics and manage incoming parts and prototype inventory.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and protocols, especially when working with high-voltage or mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4–5+ years of experience in assembly, tools, fixtures, equipment builds.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, shear, breaker, hydraulic press, and manual fabrication techniques.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, and pneumatic systems, including ability to troubleshoot and rework.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and interpreting technical drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to read and work from electromechanical diagrams or multi-discipline engineering documentation.
• Experience contributing to design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews and feedback loops with engineering teams.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand or bend for extended periods, and operate safely in an industrial lab setting.
• Communicate collaboratively across cross‑functional teams.

Bonus Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, manufacturing technology) or equivalent hands‑on experience preferred.
• Machine shop experience, operating manual lathe or mill.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, reading electrical schematics.
• Ability to do wiring.
• Experience in 3D CAD systems like CATIA, and SolidWorks for interpreting and working with complex CAD models.
• Understanding in electrical systems and controls
• Experience with medium-voltage (5 kV to 36 kV) systems, and power electronics.
• 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.

Reno Pay Range

$60,000—$90,000 USD

Candidate Confidentiality & Information Protection

As part of our commitment to protecting confidential and proprietary information, candidates should not disclose or provide Amperesand with any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to a current or former employer or any other third party during the application or interview process. Please do not submit or present employer‑owned source code, schematics, designs, technical documentation, internal presentations, customer information, prototypes, or other confidential materials. Candidates should discuss their experience and accomplishments at an appropriate level and use only information and materials they are authorized to share.

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.