Production Associate

Amperesand, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401k retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Commuter Benefits

Stock options (incentive)

Job summary

Amperesand, Inc. is seeking a Production Associate to support prototype-to-production builds for solid-state transformers in a fast-paced startup.

You will assemble mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies with a strong emphasis on quality and precision, following established processes and drawings. This hands-on role requires reading instructions in English, strict adherence to safety policies, and the ability to work on-site five days a week.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical work up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment with machinery.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, assembly drawings, and safety procedures in English.
• Willingness to wear required PPE at all times on the production floor.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.
• Ability to follow schedules, prioritize tasks, and meet production deadlines.
• Willingness to complete required training and adapt to evolving processes and procedures.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and production needs in a fast paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies and final solid state transformer units according to work instructions and engineering drawings
• Execute daily production tasks in alignment with established production schedules and build priorities
• Follow all quality control procedures to ensure products meet internal standards and customer requirements
• Adhere strictly to safety policies, EHS guidelines, and proper use of PPE at all times
• Perform material handling activities required to support assembly operations, including receiving, unpacking, staging, and moving materials using pallet jacks or other approved equipment
• Prepare and package finished products and prepare units for internal transfer or shipment as required
• Accurately complete production documentation, build records, and time or quantity tracking logs
• Participate in required training to develop skills for safely building complex solid state power hardware
• Support quality investigations by identifying defects, documenting issues, and assisting with root cause analysis when needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area in accordance with 5S or similar standards
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, engineers, and team members regarding build status, issues, or material needs

Skills

Reading schematics

Detail-oriented

Quality awareness

Safety consciousness

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Heavy lifting

Tools

Hand tools

Soldering basics

Pallet jacks

Forklift

Electrical schematics

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!

Role Summary

The Production Associate supports the execution of prototype-to-production builds for solid-state transformers in a fast-paced startup environment. This role is responsible for assembling mechanical subassemblies and completing final unit builds with a strong focus on quality and precision.

The associate will follow established production processes, safety requirements, and quality standards while meeting defined production schedules. This is a highly hands on position requiring attention to detail and the ability to work with complex electromechanical systems.

On-the-job training will be provided to develop the skills needed to build advanced hardware safely and efficiently. The role is ideal for individuals who enjoy practical work and contributing directly to cutting edge hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electromechanical subassemblies and final solid state transformer units according to work instructions and engineering drawings
• Execute daily production tasks in alignment with established production schedules and build priorities
• Follow all quality control procedures to ensure products meet internal standards and customer requirements
• Adhere strictly to safety policies, EHS guidelines, and proper use of PPE at all times
• Perform material handling activities required to support assembly operations, including receiving, unpacking, staging, and moving materials using pallet jacks or other approved equipment
• Prepare and package finished products and prepare units for internal transfer or shipment as required
• Accurately complete production documentation, build records, and time or quantity tracking logs
• Participate in required training to develop skills for safely building complex solid state power hardware
• Support quality investigations by identifying defects, documenting issues, and assisting with root cause analysis when needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area in accordance with 5S or similar standards
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, engineers, and team members regarding build status, issues, or material needs

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods of time
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or production environment with exposure to machinery, tools, and industrial equipment
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, assembly drawings, and safety procedures in English
• Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment, PPE, at all times while on the production floor
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards
• Ability to follow schedules, prioritize tasks, and meet production deadlines
• Willingness to complete required training and adapt to evolving processes and procedures
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and production needs in a fast paced startup environment

Bonus Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools or power tools safely, training provided as needed
• Experience with hand soldering or electronic assembly, including through hole or basic surface mount components
• Forklift certification or prior experience operating material handling equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts
• Rigging or lifting training, including experience moving heavy or oversized equipment safely
• Familiarity with reading electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, or assembly documentation
• Experience with quality systems, inspections, or documentation, including travelers, checklists, or build records
• Prior experience working in a startup, pilot line, or low volume production environment
• Basic troubleshooting skills and ability to identify and report build or material issues

Please Note:

This role requires working on site five days per week. We do not offer hybrid or remote work options

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.