Amperesand
Materials and Process Engineer
Reno, Nevada, United States; San Francisco, California, United States$120k–$160kmidAdded 3 weeks ago
About this role
Amperesand is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer to be the technical authority on material selection and processing for their innovative Solid State Transformer products. This hands-on role involves leading material development, process qualification, and failure analysis, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure scalability and reliability. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of materials science principles and experience bringing new materials and processes to production.
What you'll do
- Select materials across dielectrics, polymers, and composites, balancing performance and cost.
- Develop and qualify manufacturing processes like potting, coating, and thin film deposition.
- Define process parameters and work with manufacturing on production controls.
- Lead materials characterization and failure analysis investigations.
- Source and develop novel materials with suppliers.
- Influence design trade-offs across insulation, thermal management, and manufacturability.
What they're looking for
- Materials Science
- Process Development
- Materials Characterization
- Failure Analysis
- Dielectric Materials
- Thin Film Deposition
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Amperesand
- Industry
- Manufacturing
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with selecting dielectric materials for high-voltage applications.
- How do you approach a failure analysis investigation, and what tools do you utilize?