Jobs in Reno, NV

About the role

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 a highly skilled and passionate Senior Automation Controls Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced automation equipment and assembly lines as we scale our hardware product portfolio. In this role, you will drive cross-functional initiatives to bring innovative hardware solutions from concept through to full-scale production. Collaborating closely with manufacturing and mechanical design teams, you will define and implement robust machine and process architecture. Responsibilities include developing comprehensive electrical and pneumatic schematics, leading the programming and integration of control systems—including PLCs, safety systems, HMIs, servo drives, process instrumentation, and robotics—from initial power-up through debugging, optimization, and final validation. This role presents a unique opportunity to influence product design from its earliest stages and champion design for automation as a foundational principle. It is a rare and valuable learning experience for a controls engineer to be embedded so deeply in both product and manufacturing development. This role requires working on site five days per week. We do not offer hybrid or remote work options

What you'll bring

• Engineering degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Computer Engineering
• 5+ years driving Controls Engineering initiatives, with deep expertise in DFA, process development, and high-mix/high-volume production environments
• Proven hands-on experience across diverse manufacturing processes — injection molding, die casting, machining, potting, power electronics assembly, and automation
• Expertise in data collection, statistical analysis (SPC), and data visualization/SCADA platforms such as Ignition
• fluent in industrial protocols including PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, and RS-232/485
• Demonstrated mastery of standard and safety PLC programming, with hands-on experience in Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and Beckhoff TwinCAT 3
• Skilled in industrial robot programming across Kuka and ABB platforms
• Fanuc experience especially valued
• Experience commissioning servo systems using Rockwell Kinetix and Beckhoff Drive Manager 2
• Proven ability to develop and deploy 2D/3D vision systems using Cognex In-Sight and LMI Gocator
• Strong command of industrial safety and electrical standards, including ANSI/RIA R15.06, OSHA regulations, NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A
• Skilled at leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships to deliver results

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