Full-Time

Manufacturing Technician

Automotive

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Ample

Ample

201-500 employees

Modular battery swapping for electric vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy

Junior, Mid

Daly City, CA, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering components and an understanding of how they interact
  • Multi-disciplined experience working in Manufacturing environment with Controls and Instrumentation, conducting mechanical inspection of tools and related machines and performing equipment maintenance
  • Experience working in Manufacturing setting where quality is very important
  • Demonstrated experience working with and around power tools, where safety is of utmost concern. Must be able to use sound judgment and good decision-making in the use of such tools
  • Ability to decipher engineering drawings and/or prints
  • Demonstrated experience doing precision assembly
  • Experience with 3D Printer, Laser Welder, Laser Cutter, Epoxy dispensing machine, a plus
  • Automotive assembly and EV battery pack experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to give and receive clear and concise verbal and written directives
  • A learning mindset including an open mind to critical feedback
  • Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity
Responsibilities
  • Assemble, test and troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical subassemblies to exacting specifications and tolerances following established manufacturing, quality, and safety processes and procedures as part of a fast-paced team-oriented environment
  • Knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of vehicle including testing, diagnosis, HVAC service, hydraulic, brakes, CAN testing and repair of electronic systems and modules
  • Prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, sub-assemblies, tools and materials
  • Build mechanical and electrical assemblies using blueprints, drawings, 3d CAD, reading electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams
  • Executes test procedures (with the guidance of the engineering team) including owning material readiness, managing bill of materials, test setup, data collection, and publishing of final results by compiling documents and test data into various documentation formats
  • Support creation of technical publications for all service manuals (systems overview, parts, repair, labor, electrical, quality etc.)
  • Additionally, this person will play a significant role in the areas of Failure Analysis, First Pass yield, and MRB review
  • Electrical support - harness and cable builds, debugging, and PCB board rework
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of extensive skill and experience using diagnostic scan tools, following diagnostics, multimeters, and operating scopes
  • Ability to run version controlled test scripts or software
Desired Qualifications
  • HS or greater; some college or tech school, preferred

Ample offers a modular battery swapping service for electric vehicles (EVs), allowing any EV to be fully charged in under five minutes. Their charging stations are cheaper to build and install than traditional fast-charging stations, providing energy at lower costs. The technology is compatible with all EVs, enabling rapid deployment without the need for vehicle redesigns. Ample is committed to sustainability by using renewable energy sources and ensuring that their battery technology improves over time for all users.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$307.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ample secured $25 million from Mitsubishi for expansion and sustainability initiatives.
  • Partnership with Stellantis integrates battery swap capabilities into major automotive brands.
  • Rapid deployment of lightweight stations allows quick adaptation to new demand.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Chinese companies like NIO with faster swapping times.
  • Challenge of gaining traction in the US market for battery swapping.
  • Dependency on partnerships with large automotive companies like Stellantis.

What makes Ample unique

  • Ample offers modular battery swapping, charging EVs in under five minutes.
  • Their stations are 3-10 times cheaper to build than conventional fast-charging stations.
  • Ample's technology is compatible with any EV, broadening their potential client base.

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