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Electrical Engineer

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Ample

Ample

51-200 employees

Modular battery swapping for electric vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy

Junior, Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in San Francisco.

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Power Systems Engineering
Requirements
  • 1-3+ years of industry experience or equivalent
  • Minimum of B.S. in Electrical Engineering
  • Team spirit with excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Proven track on hardware development of embedded system with common communication protocols (e.g. CAN / SPI / I2C / Serial)
  • Fundamentals on physics of common analog/digital electrical systems such as sensors and motors
  • Rapid prototyping capability
  • Desire to work in hands-on environment building electrical systems
Responsibilities
  • Bring key features to product though full cycle of design, verification and validation
  • Define essential hardware requirements to support across different vehicle platforms
  • Collaborate with cross-functional team members internally to bring up new products and update design rapidly
  • Collaborate with auto manufacturer partners for system integration and homologation
  • Deeply involved in hardware support for mass production and field deployment

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 3-10 times cheaper to 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 quickly 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

6%

1 year growth

11%

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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