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Spun out of the University of Houston, our technology enables the widespread adoption of superconductors in fusion magnets, power transmission, and next-generation energy systems.\nTo bring this technology from pilot scale to commercial production, AMPeers is building specialized manufacturing equipment and processes in-house. The Equipment Engineer will play a central role in designing, commissioning, and scaling the tools that enable reliable, high-throughput superconducting tape and wire production.\nJob Responsibilities:\nOwn equipment strategy and architecture across the full toolset, from concept through commissioning to scaled production.\n\nSet technical direction and review work for other equipment engineers; mentor junior hires.\n\nArchitect motion, thermal, vacuum, gas delivery, and power subsystems for MOCVD, sputtering, e-beam evaporation, or ion-beam deposition platforms, including tradeoff decisions on make-vs-buy and vendor selection.\n\nGenerate and approve build-ready CAD models and fabrication drawings; own design review process. (Software: SolidWorks or other CAD)\n\nDiagnose and resolve complex, cross-subsystem tool failures affecting throughput, uptime, and process repeatability at production scale.\n\nPartner directly with manufacturing, safety, and operations leadership to set hardware specs, BOMs, capex planning, and reliability targets across the equipment roadmap.\n\nDrive automation strategy and specify software architecture for operator-friendly, repeatable manufacturing.\n\nRepresent equipment engineering in investor, partner, and technical due-diligence conversations as needed.\n\nRequirements:\nProven track record owning vacuum thin-film deposition tools from concept through sustained production operation.\n\nDeep control systems expertise across motion, vacuum, thermal, flow, and power, with experience integrating them into a single reliable system.\n\nDemonstrated ability to lead or mentor other engineers.\n\nBS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering (advanced degree a plus), or equivalent industry track record.\n\nPreferred Requirements:\n5+ years of tool ownership from concept-to-operation OR 8+ years relevant industrial equipment experience, including scale-up from pilot to production.\n\nExperience standing up a toolset or equipment function at an early-stage hardware startup.\n\nFluency with industrial automation stacks (Python, LabVIEW, embedded, PLC, etc.)\n\nCryogenic, superconducting, or thin-film materials process experience.\n\nWhat we offer\nMedical coverage (HMO and PPO plan options)\n\nDental coverage with 100% no-deductible preventive care\n\nVision coverage\n\nCompany-paid basic life and AD&D insurance\n\n401(k) plan with company contribution\n\nAMPeers is an equal opportunity employer. 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