NPI Technician Supervisor

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! About the Role As our Engineering Technician Supervisor, you will lead a team of engineering technicians supporting mechanical and electrical assembly, NPI product builds, and prototype equipment setup. This is a highly hands-on leadership role—you'll assign work, unblock issues in real time, ensure builds meet schedule and quality standards, and track and approve timecards and labor hours for your team. You'll coordinate and deliver on-the-job training, helping technicians develop the craftsmanship and technical skills needed to build, test, and refine electro-mechanical systems safely, consistently, and efficiently. Your leadership will directly influence product readiness, prototype quality, and the pace at which new products move from development into production. What You'll Do: • Directly supervise engineering technicians supporting mechanical and electrical assembly, NPI product builds, and prototype equipment setup, managing daily work assignments and floor coverage. • Own day-to-day execution of technician work, ensuring schedules, quality, and safety standards are met while escalating issues and risks in real time. • Track, review, and approve timecards, labor hours, and overtime for the technician team, supporting labor efficiency and project planning. • Coordinate, deliver, and document on-the-job training for new and existing technicians, building proficiency in assembly, fabrication, troubleshooting, and test methods. • Work hands-on alongside the team to support installation, wiring, and commissioning of manufacturing and pilot equipment. • Partner with engineers on prototype iterations, test fixture development, and continuous improvement initiatives; support design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews and feedback loops. • Assist in and oversee product and process validation activities, including execution of qualification protocols and data collection. • Ensure adherence to safety standards and protocols, especially when working with high-voltage or mechanical systems, proactively identifying and correcting hazards. • Develop and maintain reports that provide clear visibility to leadership on technician team progress, risks, and corrective actions. • Create a positive, accountable team culture through coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action, including addressing performance concerns and administering discipline when necessary. • Maintain organization of development area and tool spaces. What You'll Bring: • High school diploma or GED required. • 7+ years of experience in assembly, testing, or support of electro-mechanical equipment or NPI builds, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role. • Proven experience leading day-to-day technician work in a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment, including work assignment and schedule execution. • Experience managing labor and timekeeping, including tracking and approving timecards, overtime, and shift coverage. • Proficient with hand tools, power tools, shear, breaker, hydraulic press, and manual fabrication techniques, such as soldering, crimping, and machining; machine shop experience is a plus. • Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, including the ability to troubleshoot and rework. • Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and interpreting technical drawings. • Demonstrated ability to read and work from electromechanical diagrams or multi-discipline engineering documentation. • Experience coordinating and delivering on-the-job training and coaching technicians through changing processes. • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to provide clear direction, real-time feedback, and corrective action when required. • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand or bend for extended periods, and operate safely in an industrial lab setting. • Commitment to safety and EHS best practices in an industrial lab or manufacturing environment. Nice To Have: • • Associate's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, manufacturing technology) or equivalent hands-on experience preferred. • Proficiency in SolidWorks for interpreting and working with complex CAD models. • Strong foundation in electrical systems • Prior experience in NPI builds, pilot lines, or early-stage product validation. • Experience working in Agile development environments, including task management and sprint planning using Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira and Confluence • Familiarity with PLC systems. • Forklift certified preferable. Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. While this role is listed for the location above, we may consider candidates in other locations on a case-by-case basis. Onsite Collaboration Rationale: Given the highly collaborative and cross-functional nature of hardware, embedded systems, and product development, in-person partnership across engineering and product teams is critical to enabling rapid execution, technical alignment, and successful development outcomes. Why Join Amperesand • Work on next-generation power infrastructure systems • High ownership and visibility • Cross-functional collaboration • Opportunity to shape future products and infrastructure • Fast-moving startup environment 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) The benefits outlined below apply to employees located in Singapore: • Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options • Group medical, hospitalisation and surgical insurance, outpatient or GP coverage, group term life, dental and personal accident insurance • Employer and employee Central Provident Fund contributions in accordance with the CPF Act (for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents) • Annual leave, paid sick leave, hospitalisation leave, and all Singapore public holidays, in line with or exceeding the Employment Act • Commuter Benefits • Government-paid maternity, paternity, shared parental, and childcare leave in accordance with prevailing Singapore statutory entitlements Additional benefits may be available depending on the role and employment type. Benefits are subject to the terms of applicable company policies and plans. 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. 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.