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Amperesand is building next-generation power infrastructure systems for data centers, EV charging platforms, and future energy applications. The company develops intelligent, software-defined power infrastructure products based on advanced medium voltage Solid State Transformer (SST) technology, designed to support modern energy needs at scale.
The Reliability Test & Failure Analysis Technician will support environmental, mechanical, electrical, and long-duration reliability testing of power electronics assemblies used in SST systems. This is a hands-on role requiring preparation of test samples, building and maintaining test fixtures, operating environmental and vibration test equipment, monitoring long-term reliability tests, documenting results, and supporting failure analysis activities.
Key responsibilities include:
**Reliability Test Setup & Sample Preparation:**
- Prepare, inspect, document, and track test samples including PSM boards and critical sub-assemblies and systems
- Perform board bring-up, functional verification, pre- and post-test inspections, and hardware teardown activities
- Maintain sample traceability, collect measurements, capture photographs, and document hardware condition before, during, and after testing
- Coordinate rework and return of hardware to engineering teams for analysis
**Test Fixtures & Equipment Support:**
- Build, modify, maintain, and improve reliability test fixtures and support equipment
- Install, verify, and maintain power supplies, thermocouples, temperature and humidity sensors, and data collection equipment
- Support burn-in and Operational Reliability Test (ORT) development through fixture improvements, repeatability verification, and sample processing
**Environmental & Mechanical Testing:**
- Operate environmental chambers, thermal cycling systems, vibration test equipment, and related instrumentation
- Execute thermal shock, thermal cycling, vibration, and mechanical stress testing protocols
- Monitor test execution, collect real-time data, and troubleshoot equipment issues
**Failure Analysis Support:**
- Assist with root cause analysis activities including visual inspection, cross-sectioning, and documentation
- Prepare samples for failure analysis and coordinate with quality and engineering teams
- Document findings and support corrective action implementation
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with hands-on experience in power electronics hardware, environmental chambers, vibration systems, laboratory instrumentation, and test equipment. The technician will work closely with Reliability, Failure Analysis, Quality, Manufacturing, and Facilities teams.
