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Full-Time

Electrical Engineer

Robotics

Posted on 3/9/2024

Ample

Ample

51-200 employees

Modular battery swapping for electric vehicles

Data & Analytics
Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
Energy
Social Impact

Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years industry experience (post internship experience)
  • Experience with at least one design cycle of prototype, verification, testing and production of a PCB design
  • Hands-on experience with inter-system communication protocols such as I2C, UART, and SPI
  • Experience with PCB routing rules generation, PCB stack-ups, and overall aspects of PCB tolerances and layout
  • Exposure to wire harness routing and harness design
  • Exposure to industrial automation systems including motor selection, electrical cabinet design, and PLC programming
  • Experience communicating across mechanical, electrical, and software domains to investigate and understand underlying design interfaces
  • Desire to work in hands-on environment doing research and work with electrical systems
  • Ability to take an abstract problem and break it down into an implementable system - starting with a scrappy approach and progressively building it up into a sophisticated solution
Responsibilities
  • Work on a variety of low and high voltage systems for batteries and robotic systems
  • Take a hands-on approach to tackle and solve an array of practical electro-mechanical technical problems
  • Support a rapid and adaptable design process for manufacturing of production systems
  • Develop tooling for validation and verification across multiple electrical interfaces from small isolated subsystems to large station level systems

Ample offers a modular battery swapping service for electric vehicles (EVs), enabling a full charge in under five minutes. Their charging stations are cost-effective, being cheaper to build and install than traditional fast-charging stations, and they provide energy at a lower cost than gasoline. The technology is compatible with any EV, allowing for broad customer access, and the stations can be rapidly deployed in urban areas. Ample is also committed to sustainability by using renewable energy sources and ensuring that their battery technology improves over time.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$276.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

33%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with major automotive companies like Stellantis and Mitsubishi Fuso highlight Ample's growing influence and market penetration.
  • The ability to rapidly deploy lightweight charging stations allows Ample to quickly meet new demand and adjust infrastructure as needed.
  • Ample's commitment to sustainability through the use of renewable energy sources positions it favorably in the eco-conscious market.

What critics are saying

  • The EV battery swapping market is still emerging, particularly in the U.S., which could slow adoption and impact growth.
  • Competition from established players in the EV charging space, such as traditional fast-charging networks, could pose a threat.

What makes Ample unique

  • Ample's modular battery swapping technology allows for a full EV charge in under five minutes, significantly faster than traditional charging methods.
  • Their charging stations are 3-10 times cheaper to build and install than conventional fast-charging stations, offering a cost-effective solution.
  • Ample's technology is compatible with any EV, eliminating the need for car manufacturers to redesign their vehicles, which broadens their potential client base.
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