ABOUT AMPLE

Do you want to change the world? Ample, Inc. is a pioneer in the electric vehicle space that is developing a new way to deliver energy to any electric vehicle. At Ample we use advanced robotics to enable fast modular battery swapping that is as fast, as cheap, and as convenient as gas. We are a team of technologists, designers and environmental enthusiasts who believe this problem to be among the most critical challenges of our time. Join Ample and help us make this a reality for billions of vehicles.

 

ABOUT YOU AND THE ROLE

As a Field Technician on the Ample team, you will help solve complex challenges involving electric vehicles, robotics, and smart battery technology. The Ample team is small, passionate, highly capable and eager to have like-minded individuals join. If the technology doesn’t exist, we’re not afraid to envision a path to success and then build it, while always keeping in mind it must be designed for reliability, affordability, and easy deployment.

Field Technicians work independently as well as in close collaboration with other Ample team members to maintain, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical and electromechanical assemblies in the field. You will focus on keeping the Ample network of swapping stations in excellent operating condition, involving travel to station sites within a 50 mile radius of HQ.

Ample delivers energy 7 days a week. The Operations team is specifically looking for members who can be available to work shifts in evenings and on weekends.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform regular preventative maintenance on Ample swapping stations, ensuring they are always in excellent working condition
• Respond urgently to electro-mechanical issues at stations requiring onsite assistance, only leaving once the station is running smoothly again
• Resolve electrical and mechanical problems by diagnosing issues and fixing or replacing parts and systems as determined to be needed
• Diligently document troubleshooting and repairs undertaken to enable robust Engineering root cause analysis after the fact
• Read and interpret written documentation, engineering schematics, circuit diagrams, etc. for the purpose of product maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting
• Collect data, capturing any electro-mechanical issues during regular field inspections, and then collaborate with the engineering team to optimize mechanical part designs for easier deployment, servicing, & debugging

 

REQUIREMENTS

• C1 or higher English language proficiency; N2 or higher Japanese language proficiency
• 2+ years experience in electro-mechanical service / maintenance, construction experience a plus
• Track record of working with and around power & diagnostic tools, with a focus on safety
• Capable of completing tasks, with urgency, in an environment with minimal instruction and supervision
• Excellent communication skills and ability to followed detailed technical instructions and procedures
• Must be a reliable self-starter, committed to delivering a quality product
• Detail oriented, with a drive to grow and improve skills over time
• Computer skills strongly preferred (use of online and office tools)
• HS or greater; some college or technical school a plus
• Able to travel locally, driving up to a few hours at a time
• Able to work weekends, nights, and holidays

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote cultural diversity.