Senior Technical Program Manager Compliance
About the job
- A technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on industry experience with complex power electronics hardware and regulatory compliance.
- At least 6 years of experience in technical program management, compliance engineering, or regulatory affairs roles involving power electronics, electrical hardware, or energy systems in a production environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing product certifications to relevant safety and electromagnetic compatibility standards, such as UL 1741, IEC 62109, IEC 61000 series, FCC Part 15, CE/UKCA marking, and grid interconnection requirements such as IEEE 1547 or UL 1741-SA.
- Familiarity with product development lifecycle stages (EVT, DVT, PVT) and integration of compliance activities into each phase, including test planning, failure analysis, design iteration, and final certification submission.
- Working knowledge of power electronics principles, including converters, inverters, motor drives, and grid-tied systems, sufficient to engage with engineering teams on compliance implications of design decisions.
- Experience aligning engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams around shared compliance milestones and accountability.
- Experience managing external relationships with accredited test laboratories and regulatory bodies, including coordinating test schedules, responding to non-conformances, and managing re-test cycles.
- Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear engineering actions and present compliance status to technical and executive audiences.
- Experience with material compliance programs, including RoHS, REACH, and conflict minerals, and component-level qualification processes tied to certification requirements.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%, including internationally, to support laboratory testing, regulatory audits, and global partner engagements.
- Lead the end-to-end compliance program, planning and coordinating certification and regulatory activities across engineering disciplines, product development, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality.
- Own and drive the compliance roadmap by defining milestone-driven schedules aligned with product development timelines (EVT, DVT, PVT), sequencing testing, certification submissions, and regulatory approvals to avoid program delays.
- Lead relationships with external test laboratories, certification bodies, and regulatory agencies.
- Drive sample submissions, track open findings, manage response timelines, and ensure audit readiness throughout development.
- Identify and mitigate compliance risks early, surface design, material, or process gaps that could jeopardize certification, and partner with engineering and operations to resolve them through structured trade-off analysis.
- Provide executive and cross-functional compliance communications, including clear status updates on certification progress, risks, and regulatory dependencies.
- Integrate compliance requirements into product design by collaborating with electrical and power electronics engineers on safety standards, electromagnetic compatibility requirements, creepage and clearance rules, and component approval requirements.
- Partner with supply chain and quality teams on component-level compliance, including RoHS/REACH/PFAS material compliance, approved vendor lists, component derating requirements, and supplier qualification relative to certification obligations.
- Support design for manufacturing and design review processes by identifying regulatory implications and ensuring manufacturing processes and test fixtures align with certification requirements.
- Develop and continuously improve compliance program management infrastructure by defining, driving, and supporting activity trackers to achieve milestones.
- Execute and maintain compliance documentation and traceability, including test report tools, technical construction files, and other regulatory artifacts.
- Coordinate equipment, budget, test plans, and resources in a communicated, cohesive plan to build internal test laboratory capabilities.
About the company
Amperesand designs modular solid-state transformers for grid infrastructure using silicon carbide devices and high-frequency transformers to boost efficiency and shrink size, with digital AI control for smart power management. The systems come in 2, 4, and 6 MW modules that can be combined to meet larger needs and support bidirectional power flow for EV charging, microgrids, data centers, and industrial loads, potentially replacing traditional transformers, switchgear, and UPS. Its differentiators include SiC-based SSTs, proprietary high-frequency transformers, and AI-driven control, backed by a team with NTU R&D roots and leadership from ABB, GE, Siemens, and Vestas. The company aims to accelerate the energy transition by scaling manufacturing and delivering SST deployments, with first deliveries planned for 2025 in the US and Singapore.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$130M
Headquarters
Singapore
Founded
2023
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What believers are saying
- Temasek-backed $80 million Series A funded 30MW of 2026 commercial deployments.
- PSA Singapore trials and Reno manufacturing create two visible commercialization channels.
- Nevada approved abatements for 62 jobs and $18.4 million equipment investment in 2026.
What critics are saying
- No disclosed hyperscale customer names leave 2026 revenue concentrated and opaque.
- Independent field data remains limited before 30MW shipments target 2026.
- Heron, DG Matrix, and conventional transformer suppliers can undercut Amperesand’s first deployments.
What makes Amperesand unique
- Amperesand’s MV SSTs directly feed AI rack DC buses, cutting conversion stages.
- Its Reno pilot line supports localized U.S. manufacturing and distributed production.
- UL 2877, IEC, and IEEE alignment strengthens procurement credibility in 2026.
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6 month growth
10%1 year growth
11%2 year growth
2%It raised $80m in its Series A funding round in November.
NTU deep tech spin-off Amperesand is poised to get a $10 million boost, to commercialise technology that could allow electric vehicles (EVs) to be charged more efficiently.
Amperesand, Inc. selects Reno for U.S. Manufacturing facility focused on next-generation energy infrastructure. For immediate release. Marketing and Communications Specialist [email protected], 775-343-6811 Reno, Nev. (March 17, 2026) - Amperesand, Inc., an energy technology company developing next-generation solid-state transformer systems, has selected Reno for a new U.S.-based manufacturing facility. The project was recently approved for state tax abatements by the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development. The operation is expected to create more than 60 new jobs over the next two years with an average hourly wage of $55.50, well above the regional average. Amperesand plans to invest tens of millions of dollars in equipment and operational infrastructure within its first two years and is projected to generate more than $13.8 million in new tax revenue over the 10-year abatement period. The GOED Board approved $2,004,004 in performance-based abatements tied to job creation, wage levels, and capital investment. At the center of the expansion is Amperesand's Medium Voltage Solid State Transformer technology. Unlike traditional transformers that passively convert electrical power, solid-state transformers use advanced power electronics and software controls to actively manage energy flow. This allows large industrial users and AI-driven data centers to connect to power sources more quickly, improve overall energy efficiency, and dynamically adapt to changing demand. The technology also supports integration of renewable energy sources and more resilient grid systems, helping modernize infrastructure while reducing energy losses and physical footprint. By establishing manufacturing in Nevada, Amperesand will produce critical power conversion systems designed to support giga-scale industrial operations and AI infrastructure across the United States and globally. "This project reflects both where the economy is going and how energy systems are evolving," said Taylor Adams, President and CEO of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada. "As AI adoption accelerates and electrification expands, demand for efficient, flexible, and more sustainable power infrastructure is increasing. Amperesand is building the systems that make that possible. Their decision to manufacture in Northern Nevada continues to position our region as a frontrunner in the next generation of energy innovation." Brian Dow, CEO of Amperesand, cited Northern Nevada's infrastructure readiness, business climate, and long-term growth trajectory as key factors in the decision. "We were looking for a location that could support advanced manufacturing today and scale with us tomorrow," Dow said. "Northern Nevada offers exceptional advanced manufacturing talent, strong logistics access, available industrial capacity, and a collaborative public-private environment. That combination made Reno the right place to expand our U.S. production footprint." EDAWN represented the project throughout the state approval process, coordinating site selection, workforce data analysis, and infrastructure discussions in preparation for GOED Board approval. Nevada does not offer upfront cash incentives; instead, qualifying companies may receive performance-based tax abatements tied to measurable economic impact. As global energy demand grows and grid systems become more complex, investments like this connect Northern Nevada to the infrastructure powering industrial growth, renewable integration, future-ready jobs, and the expanding AI economy. About EDAWN: The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization established in 1983 funded primarily by private investors with support from public partners, committed to supporting, growing, and maintaining a vibrant and sustainable economy in Northern Nevada. For more information, visit: www.edawn.org About Amperesand: Amperesand's infrastructure solutions, powered by novel solid-state transformer (SST) technology, enable efficient, intelligent, and resilient electrification. Amperesand's core SST technology was pioneered at the Energy Research Institute at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Amperesand was established in 2023. For more information, visit www.amperesand.io.
Three startups modernising electrical transformers have recently raised significant funding rounds. DG Matrix secured $60 million in Series A, Heron Power raised $140 million in Series B, and Amperesand obtained $80 million in November. These companies are developing solid-state transformers that replace traditional copper-and-iron devices with power electronics using silicon-based semiconductors. Unlike conventional transformers, the new technology offers real-time monitoring, bidirectional power flow, and software updates whilst handling multiple tasks in a single device. Data centres represent the initial target market, where solid-state transformers can replace several pieces of equipment whilst occupying 70% less space. The technology arrives as existing transformers age — over 50% of US distribution transformers exceed 35 years old — and demand surges from data centres and EV chargers.
Temasek joins $80m series A in SG startup Amperesand. Amperesand, a US- and Singapore-based power infrastructure startup, has raised US$80 million in a series A round co-led by Walden Catalyst Ventures and Temasek. New investors include Industry Ventures, Acclimate Ventures, and SG Growth Capital, with existing backers Xora Innovation, Material Impact, TDK Ventures, and Foothill Ventures also joining. The funding will support the deployment of 30MW of its Medium Voltage Solid-State Transformer (MV SST) systems in 2026, aimed at AI data centers and critical power customers. Amperesand plans to expand engineering and manufacturing operations in the US and Singapore. The company was spun out from Nanyang Technological University in 2023 and focuses on power infrastructure for high-density computing and megawatt charging. First commercial units are expected in early 2026, including a project at the Port of Singapore with PSA International. Amperesand expects to have over 100 employees globally by the end of 2025. Food for thought. Amperesand cites standards compliance; independent certifications and pilot data remain limited ahead of 2026 ramp. * Amperesand says its Medium Voltage Solid-State Transformer (MV SST) meets UL (a U.S. product safety certifier), IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) standards 1. The Series A announcement gives no specific certifications or listings such as UL file numbers 2. * The company finished full-power, overload, and bidirectional testing of its Generation 2 system in 2024 2. It has shared no independent field data to back the 99.999% uptime claim 1. * The PSA Singapore pilot starts in mid-2025 with a one-year Proof of Value phase 3. Results land in 2026, while the funding release lists no signed purchase orders, letters of intent, or type-test results from labs such as KEMA or DEKRA 2. Port electrification contractors can target active grants before Amperesand scales. * EPA's (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Clean Ports Program awarded nearly $3 billion across 54 grants for zero-emission equipment and infrastructure at U.S. ports, with projects running over the next three to four years 4. This creates immediate openings for electrical contractors and systems integrators. * Washington's $26.5 million Port Electrification Grant funded 11 projects in August 2024 5, while Maine issued a request for proposals (RFP) for port electrification planning in June 2025 6. Vendors of medium-voltage power electronics can bid into these cycles. * Shore power plus megawatt charging projects funded in 2025 will need engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) support 2. That work comes before Amperesand's first commercial units and its 30 MW deployments in 2026, which favors established suppliers of transformers, switchgear, or power distribution gear. How would you feel if you could no longer use Tech in Asia?