Location: Houston, TX, on-site
Department: Engineering
Salary: Based on experience
Background & Job DescriptionDiscovered at the University of Houston in 1987, high temperature superconductors (HTS) deliver dramatically higher current densities than copper and aluminum with zero resistance.
AMPeers is a technology startup out of Houston, TX, developing next-generation HTS tapes and symmetric tape round (STAR®) superconducting wires. In collaboration with the University of Houston, our technology enables the widespread adoption of superconductors in fusion magnets, power transmission, and next-generation electric machines.
As we transition from pilot-scale production to commercial manufacturing, we are building out our first dedicated production facility in Houston. The Manufacturing Operations Manager will own the commissioning of that facility and manage day-to-day operations.
Job ResponsibilitiesLead facility commissioning including infrastructure set up, equipment installation, utility coordination, and contractor management
Develop SOPs, EHS protocols, and quality systems from the ground up for an advanced materials manufacturing environment
Manage chemical handling procedures for process gases and solvents in compliance with OSHA and local regulations
Coordinate with the equipment engineering team on tool qualification, preventive maintenance, and uptime targets
Manage facility vendors and consumables suppliers
Build and develop the operations team as headcount scales
Comfort standing up systems and processes without a template
Direct experience in a capital-equipment-intensive process manufacturing environment (semiconductor, thin film, roll-to-roll, battery, solar, or specialty materials)
Experience managing facility buildouts, equipment commissioning, or contractor coordination
5+ years in manufacturing operations, process engineering, or plant management
Hands-on familiarity with vacuum systems or deposition tools (CVD, PVD, ALD, or similar)
Experience writing SOPs and implementing safety or quality programs
Background in cryogenic, high-vacuum, or thin film materials environments
Prior experience at an early-stage or scaling manufacturing operation
Medical coverage (HMO and PPO plan options)
Dental coverage with 100% no-deductible preventive care
Vision coverage
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
401(k) plan with company contribution
AMPeers is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
Skills Required
- Comfort standing up systems and processes without a template
- Direct experience in a capital-equipment-intensive process manufacturing environment (semiconductor, thin film, roll-to-roll, battery, solar, or specialty materials)
- Experience managing facility buildouts, equipment commissioning, or contractor coordination
- 5+ years in manufacturing operations, process engineering, or plant management
- Hands-on familiarity with vacuum systems or deposition tools (CVD, PVD, ALD, or similar)
- Experience writing SOPs and implementing safety or quality programs
- Background in cryogenic, high-vacuum, or thin film materials environments
- Prior experience at an early-stage or scaling manufacturing operation
What We Do
AMPeers is a Houston-based technology startup developing next-generation REBCO high-temperature superconductor tapes and STAR® superconducting wires. Spun out of the University of Houston, the company uses proprietary Advanced MOCVD and in-house manufacturing processes to scale production toward commercial-scale deployment. Its materials support fusion magnets, power transmission, high-field magnets, defense applications, and other next-generation energy systems requiring compact, high-power performance.
