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!

Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced PCB Designer to support the development of medium-voltage (MV) power electronics products. This role focuses on high-energy, high-voltage PCB layouts where clearance and creepage (C&C), insulation coordination, and safety compliance are critical.

The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience designing MV/HV boards and understands the safety, manufacturability, and compliance requirements unique to power electronics. You will partner closely with power electronics engineers, manufacturing partners, and supply chain teams to deliver safe, reliable, and production-ready designs.

Responsibilities:

PCB Layout & MV Design Execution

Design and develop PCB layouts for MV power electronics systems, including high-voltage, high-current, and high-power-density applications
Apply and enforce clearance and creepage (C&C) requirements, including slotting, cutouts, coating considerations, and material selection
Implement insulation coordination strategies based on system voltage, pollution degree, overvoltage category, and applicable safety standards
Design with strong consideration for thermal performance, current density, electric field control, and partial discharge risk
Support multi-layer, heavy copper, and mixed-signal power/control board designs

Manufacturing Documentation & Production Release

Generate and release complete manufacturing packages, including Gerber files, drill files, stackups, fabrication notes, and assembly drawings
Define PCB fabrication constraints related to high-voltage spacing, materials, and tolerances
Collaborate with PCB fabricators and contract manufacturers during prototype and production builds
Resolve HV-related DFM issues and ensure smooth transition from design to manufacturing

BOM Management & Component Engineering

Create, maintain, and manage BOMs for MV power electronics assemblies
Verify component electrical ratings, insulation systems, packages, and PCB footprints
Identify, evaluate, and qualify alternate components while maintaining required voltage and insulation margins
Support sourcing discussions with procurement and supply chain teams
Drive parts consolidation initiatives without compromising HV safety compliance
Assess lifecycle, availability, and obsolescence risks

Compliance & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Participate in design reviews with a focus on HV safety, C&C compliance, and manufacturability
Support regulatory and safety compliance efforts (UL, IEC, and internal HV standards)
Assist with ECOs, layout revisions, and documentation control
Support prototype bring-up, validation testing, and transition to production

Qualifications:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of PCB design experience, including direct experience in MV or HV power electronics
Strong hands-on expertise in clearance and creepage (C&C) design and insulation coordination
Proficiency with PCB CAD tools (Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, or equivalent)
Deep understanding of PCB fabrication and assembly processes for high-voltage designs
Experience generating production-ready documentation packages
Practical experience with BOM management and component sourcing
Familiarity with HV safety standards such as IEC 60664, IEC 61800, UL 508, UL 840, or similar

Bonus Qualifications:

Experience with conformal coating, potting, encapsulation, and insulation systems
Knowledge of partial discharge mitigation and electric field control techniques
Experience working directly with PCB fabricators on HV-specific constraints
Exposure to power topologies such as inverters, converters, drives, or MV power supplies
Exceptional attention to detail in safety-critical layout environments
Strong documentation discipline and cross-functional communication skills

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.

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)

Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.

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.

Staff PCB Designer, Power Electronics

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