NPI Technician Supervisor

The role

You will lead a team of engineering technicians supporting mechanical and electrical assembly, NPI product builds, and prototype equipment setup. You will manage daily work assignments, ensure quality and safety standards, and provide on-the-job training.

What you will do

• Supervise engineering technicians supporting mechanical and electrical assembly, NPI product builds, and prototype equipment setup.
• Manage daily work assignments and floor coverage.
• Ensure schedules, quality, and safety standards are met.
• Track, review, and approve timecards, labor hours, and overtime.
• Coordinate, deliver, and document on-the-job training.
• Support installation, wiring, and commissioning of manufacturing and pilot equipment.
• Partner with engineers on prototype iterations and design for manufacturability reviews.
• Oversee product and process validation activities.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and protocols.
• Develop and maintain reports on technician team progress and risks.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 7+ years of experience in assembly, testing, or support of electro-mechanical equipment or NPI builds
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
• Experience leading day-to-day technician work in a fast-paced engineering or manufacturing environment
• 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
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Ability to read and work from electromechanical diagrams or multi-discipline engineering documentation
• Experience coordinating and delivering on-the-job training and coaching technicians
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand or bend for extended periods, and operate safely in an industrial lab setting

Nice to have

• Associate's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, manufacturing technology) or equivalent hands-on experience
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan through Empower
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid sick days
• Paid company holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• 100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks)
• Paternal leave (6 weeks)

About the company

Amperesand is building hardware and software to rewrite power infrastructure. They build intelligent, software-defined power infrastructure products to support modern energy needs.