Senior Manager Mechanical Engineering, Power ...

Location: Reno NevadaCompany Overview: Amperesand is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized Solid State Transformer systems. Solid State Transformers 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.Responsibilities:Lead mechanical packaging for industry leading density, cost effectiveness, and manufacturable power electronics module systems and associated cabinetsHands on technical leader, must be capable and excited to lead the team on game changing design approaches based on first principles of physics and engineeringDesign power electronics and magnetics packaging for thermal, structural, and manufacturing goals.Thermal design leadership including simulation to ensure optimized cooling and system efficiency at module and cabinet levelsHigh voltage direct to grid, high power multi-MW+ mechanical design leadership including PCB/component packaging, insulation systems, thermal interface, and high-performance bus bar/connection design with EMC focus integrated from EE teamsEstablish complete mechanical design team including processes, FMEA based approach, simulation environment, configuration management systems, and mechanical validationDrive complete validation of mechanical systems for Solid State Transformer systemsShape the product roadmap with design, product, validation, and supply chain teamsBuild the team from ground up establishing a culture of excellenceQualifications: Technical degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering for power electronics products7+ years experience in mechanical engineering, with 3 years' experience in team leadershipOutstanding knowledge of mechanical and thermal fundamentals related to power electronicsExpert capability in thermal and structural simulation for power conversionExceptional experience working with Electronics design teams, Supply Chain, Applications, and Compliance engineering to drive harmonized and efficiently executed solutions for the customerEvidence of delivering strategic and tactical based mechanical solutions that push the boundariesEntrepreneurial mindset with clear bias for informed action and leading new initiatives with limited resources and supportEvidence of ability to establish sound design processes and configuration management systems for overall team efficiencyDemonstration of ability to build and mentor a design and validation teamExcellent written and verbal communications in EnglishWillingness and ability to travel up to 10%

Created: 2025-02-19