Talent.com
Senior Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer
Senior Equipment Mechanical Design EngineerAmperesand • Reno, NV, US
Senior Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer

Amperesand • Reno, NV, US
job_description.job_card.1_day_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Senior Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer role at Amperesand

Senior Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer role at Amperesand

This range is provided by Amperesand. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00 / yr - $230,000.00 / yr

Amperesand is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized Solid State Transformer systems. Solid State Transformer systems are much more than a transformer replacement, enabling numerous advanced features to unlock solutions for data centers, EV charging, renewables, microgrids, and industrial installations. We are looking for mission driven team members passionate about making amazing products for worldwide electrification at maximum acceleration. Amperesand is building a global company and looking for talent across our geographies.

We are seeking an accomplished and innovative Senior Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team and drive the development of custom equipment for manufacturing power electronics products. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and validating high-performance mechanical systems and automation equipment, ensuring robust operation in high-power density and thermally constrained environments. You will collaborate closely with product design, manufacturing, controls engineering and test engineering teams to develop scalable and reliable equipment solutions that meet performance, cost, and throughput targets.

This position presents a rare and valuable opportunity to influence equipment design from its inception, enabling early integration of design for manufacturability (DFM), design for excellence (DFX), and design for assembly (DFA) principles. As a critical interface between product development and industrialization, you will help translate cutting-edge hardware concepts into production-ready systems that meet the demands of high-volume, high-reliability manufacturing.

Responsibilities :

  • Conceptualize, design, and develop custom automation equipment, tooling, and fixtures.
  • Utilize CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, AutoCAD, etc.) to create detailed mechanical designs.
  • Contribute to product DFA to improve overall manufacturing cost and quality.
  • Conduct stress analysis, thermal analysis, and tolerance stack-ups to ensure robustness.
  • Design equipment for manufacturability (DFM), assembly (DFA), and reliability (DFR).
  • Develop mechanical systems incorporating servo motors, actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotics.
  • Work with controls and electrical engineers to integrate PLC, HMI, sensors, and vision systems.
  • Optimize design of equipment for repeatability, precision, availability, and cycle time.
  • Lead prototyping efforts, including vendor coordination, in-house fabrication, and testing.
  • Conduct design validation (DV) and process validation (PV) for new equipment.
  • Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting of mechanical failures.
  • Develop assembly line automation solutions, including robotic cells and material handling systems.
  • Act as the technical lead for large-scale equipment design and procurement
  • Coordinate with controls, electrical, and software teams to develop fully integrated systems.
  • Manage vendors and suppliers for custom mechanical components and automation systems.
  • Lead design reviews, FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis), and risk assessments.
  • Identify opportunities for equipment optimization, efficiency improvements, and cost reduction.
  • Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to enhance equipment reliability.
  • Develop standardized design guidelines to improve future equipment scalability.
  • Ensure mechanical designs meet OSHA, CE, UL, ISO regulations
  • Implement safety interlocks, fail-safes, and ergonomic considerations in equipment designs.
  • Work with EH&S teams to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of professional experience in Mechanical design, and 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
  • Hands-on experience in fixture, tooling, and automation design for manufacturing.
  • Expert proficiency in CAD software (3DEXPERIENCE (3DX), CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Creo etc.) for designing mechanical assemblies.
  • Experience with DFM / DFA (Design for Manufacturing / Assembly) methodologies.
  • Expert in FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and structural analysis for stress, thermal, and vibration studies.
  • Strong background in concept-to-production equipment development.
  • Strong background in process development, optimization, and troubleshooting in a high-volume production environment.
  • Experience with precision machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, or additive manufacturing is often preferred.
  • Solid understanding of GD&T and its impact on manufacturability.
  • Experience with servo motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, linear actuators, and PLC-controlled systems.
  • Experience designing automated assembly lines, robotics integration, and custom mechanical solutions.
  • Knowledge of motion control, pneumatics, hydraulics, and sensors.
  • Experience working with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to develop integrated solutions.
  • Ability to lead design reviews, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and process validations.
  • Power Electronics Assembly experience is highly valued from energy, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, or consumer electronics manufacturing.
  • Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles.
  • Proven track record of driving cost reductions, yield improvements, and process efficiencies.
  • Basic knowledge of digital and analog electronics.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% including internationally
  • Excellent written and verbal communications in English

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in Agile development environments, including task management and sprint planning using Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira.
  • 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).
  • Basic knowledge of digital and analog electronics.
  • Power Electronics Assembly experience is highly valued from energy, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, or consumer electronics manufacturing.

    • Seniority level

    Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Industries

    Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

    Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Amperesand by 2x

    Get notified about new Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in Reno, NV

    Mechanical Engineer - Multiple Openings!

    Sparks, NV $70,000.00-$100,000.00 13 hours ago

    Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Manufacturing

    Reno, NV $131,887.00-$268,362.00 2 months ago

    Entry Level Designer / Engineer in Training, Mechanical

    Mechanical Design Engineer, Automated Test Equipment

    Manufacturing Engineer, Body in White, Semi

    Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Axle Assembly, Semi

    Quality Engineer, Energy Remanufacturing

    Quality Systems Engineer,Remanufacturing

    Sr. Quality Engineer, Energy Remanufacturing

    Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Semi

    Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Optimus

    Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Powertrain

    Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Automation

    Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Injection Molding

    Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Battery Module & Pack, Semi

    Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Powerwall

    Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Powder Coating, Semi

    Manufacturing Equipment Engineer, Battery Module

    Reno, NV $60,000.00-$85,000.00 1 month ago

    We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

    J-18808-Ljbffr

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Senior Mechanical Design Engineer • Reno, NV, US