Staff Technical Program Manager, Site Reliability Engineering

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 At Amperesand, the Test Engineering leader owns the manufacturing test and product validation of our Solid State Transformer (SST). You will lead a team of technical experts who design, build, validate, and deploy the test systems that ensure our high-voltage power electronics hardware and firmware work flawlessly across prototype, pre-production, and volume production stages. You own the test system uptime, timely delivery, and the operational health of the test lab. You will partner closely with the program management team and cross-functional teams across EE design, ME design, and firmware to bring rigor, speed, and reliability to everything we ship. Responsibilities * Lead, mentor, and grow a team of test engineers responsible for manufacturing test and product validation of high-voltage power electronics products. * Provide technical guidance and set direction on test architecture, methodology, and execution while empowering engineers to own their domains. * Own the end-to-end strategy and execution for manufacturing test and product validation, including test coverage, accuracy, cycle time, cost, and scalability for volume production. * Oversee the design, build, validation, and deployment of test systems for high-voltage, high-current power electronics, ensuring systems are delivered on time and meet performance targets. * Ensure high test system uptime across prototype labs, pre-production, and manufacturing environments. Design a structure to drive rapid response and root-cause resolution when testers go down and establish preventive maintenance and reliability practices. * Own the test lab - its layout, equipment, calibration cadence, safety standards, capacity planning, and day-to-day operations. * Drive the definition of manufacturing test specifications for volume production, partnering with operations, design, quality, and reliability teams. * Partner with the program management team to plan resources and align on milestones, dependencies, and deliverables across the broader engineering organization. * Collaborate closely with EE design, ME design, and firmware teams to influence DFT, investigate failures, and drive product improvements from first principles. * Drive continuous improvement of test efficiency, coverage, and automation — championing investments in tooling and automated test infrastructure that scale with volume. * Establish frameworks for test requirements decomposition, acceptance criteria, and program execution that scale with the company. Qualifications * BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree a plus. * 10+ years of engineering experience in test engineering, validation, or power electronics hardware development, with at least 4 years in a people-leadership role managing technical teams. * Strong hands-on background in test engineering for power electronics, including high-voltage, high-power conversion systems. * Solid understanding of PCBA schematics, hardware debug, and the use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, and other lab instrumentation. * Proven track record leading the design, build, and deployment of manufacturing test systems and product validation programs, ideally from prototype through volume production. * Demonstrated success running and scaling a test lab, including managing uptime, calibration, safety, and capacity. * Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional partners in EE design, ME design, firmware, manufacturing, and program management. * Track record of hiring, developing, and retaining strong technical talent; able to provide credible technical guidance to senior and staff engineers. * Ability to drive action grounded in first-principles thinking, with entrepreneurial ownership in a high-growth environment. * Willingness to travel up to 10%, including internationally. 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. 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. Reno Pay Range $175,000—$210,000 USD 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.

This is a unique opportunity to lead one of Nouryon’s most strategic manufacturing sites. As Site Director, you will be accountable for safe, compliant, and reliable operations, as well as the site’s financial performance and the leadership of a 325 FTE organization. The role focuses not only on operational excellence, but also on driving organizational transformation, workforce development, and a stronger safety culture. Success will depend as much on leading people through change as on delivering business results. In your future role as Site Director, you will Lead and develop the Stenungsund site organization (325 FTE) and leadership team. Hold overall responsibility for safety, health, environment, security, and regulatory compliance. Strengthen the site’s safety culture and drive continuous improvement. Lead organizational change, digitalization, and new ways of working. Build workforce capabilities, talent pipelines, and succession plans. Own the site's operating budget and drive productivity, cost efficiency, and performance. Lead asset management, reliability, and the site investment (CAPEX) portfolio. Ensure product quality, reliable operations, and supply chain performance. Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture with strong employee and union relations. Advance sustainability, decarbonization, and resource efficiency initiatives. Represent Nouryon with authorities, customers, industry partners, and local communities. Based full-time at the Stenungsund site, with limited travel (5–10%). We believe you bring Proven senior leadership experience in high-hazard manufacturing or process industries. Strong track record of leading organizational transformation and change. Experience driving measurable improvements in safety culture and HSE performance. Deep expertise in Process Safety, Asset Integrity, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, talent, and workforce skills. Strong commercial and financial acumen, including OpEx and CAPEX responsibility. Track record of improving productivity, cost performance, and operational efficiency through continuous improvement, digitalization, and AI. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and Integrated Business Planning. Collaborative leader with the ability to build trust across employees, unions, and stakeholders. Degree in Engineering or a related field; advanced business or technical education is an advantage. Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English. Great if you have Formal change management training or certification (e.g. Prosci, Kotter, or equivalent). Direct experience running or sponsoring a behavioral-based safety program, with before/after evidence of culture change. Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt certification. Broad process industry experience across multiple functions, and experience in Sweden or a similar Nordic/European regulatory and labor relations environment. Hands-on experience deploying AI or digital tools to drive productivity, cost, or workforce flexibility gains on an industrial site. We believe you embrace our Nouryon values in everyday life: Aim high, Own it & Do it right! You demand high standards and build a culture of ownership and accountability within your organization. You communicate promptly, accurately, and transparently to build trust, both internally and with customers. You challenge the status quo through a continuous improvement mindset, embedding data, analysis, and reasoning into decision-making. You build an environment that values shared success and collaboration at an enterprise level. We offer you A unique opportunity to join and lead a world-class site organization, to shape a decisive change and upskilling agenda, and to push the boundaries of operational and safety excellence — allowing the Stenungsund site to deliver on all stakeholder aspects. At Nouryon, we provide a great job and friendly co-workers, plus benefits in addition to salary. Our collective agreement is with IKEM. We also offer perks such as bonus, reduced hours, health care allowance, lunch allowance, and more. Have we got your interest? This is a permanent, full-time position, reporting to Geert Bonte, Vice President Operations Europe, Regional ISC, and based in Stenungsund. Please apply via our online recruitment system. As an applicant, you will be subject to a background check before employment; you will receive more information about this later in the recruitment process. We work actively and systematically with HSE matters to ensure a safe and sustainable working environment for our employees. As an employee, you may therefore be required to undergo drug testing on a random basis, as part of our commitment to safeguarding the safety and well-being of our staff. About Nouryon If you're looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon's worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn. Contact For additional information about the vacancy please contact hiring manager Geert Bonte, Vice President Operations Europe, Regional ISC, at geert.bonte@nouryon.com. If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application, or need assistance, please contact Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com. For union related questions: Unionen: Magnus Svensson – Magnus.Svensson@nouryon.com Akademikerna: Jessica Andersson – jessica.andersson@nouryon.com