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Materials and Process Engineer

Amperesand
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States; San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
15 days ago
Department
Mechanical
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in materials processing in production-relevant settings, such as coating, injection molding, casting, potting, or thin film deposition
  • Direct experience and deep understanding of polymers, resins, particles, coating formulations, and composite materials
  • Strong command of fundamental materials properties — dielectric, electrical, thermal, mechanical, and chemical
  • Strong hands-on experimental skills and demonstrated process development capability
  • Proven ability to drive material and process development by combining data-driven metrics with fundamental mechanisms
Nice to have
  • MS or PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of industry materials processing experience
  • Experience in the development of dielectric materials
  • Deep understanding of partial discharge, dielectric breakdown, and electrical insulation materials
  • Exposure to medium-voltage power electronics systems
  • Experience taking a material or process through qualification for a high-reliability product in power, aerospace, automotive, or semiconductor
What the job really is

As a Materials and Process Engineer at Amperesand, you will be responsible for the materials and processes used in medium voltage Solid State Transformer products. Your role involves selecting materials, developing and qualifying processes, and conducting failure analysis to ensure product reliability. You will collaborate with various teams to optimize material properties and processing capabilities, making significant contributions to the development of innovative energy technology.

Benefits
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role involves hands-on work with real hardware, which may not suit all candidates
  • The pay range varies by location, which may affect salary negotiations
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