Ampa is a pioneering neurotechnology startup developing brain stimulation technology to help eradicate depression. We will improve millions of lives by making this transformative treatment universally accessible. Joining us means you’ll be part of a rapidly growing startup with significant equity opportunities and a major impact on our future.
What to Expect: Working at Ampa is a rare chance to help transform global mental health and save millions of lives — a level of impact that demands deep commitment. Success here requires resilience, adaptability, and the discipline to put in long hours. If you thrive in a high-intensity, fast-changing environment and want your work to truly matter, you may do the best work of your life here.
Role Overview:
We’re looking for an exceptional Manufacturing Engineer to lead the transition from prototype-driven development into scalable, process-driven manufacturing for our neurostimulation medical device.
This role sits at the intersection of product development, manufacturing, and quality systems. You will define how our devices are built, validated, documented, and continuously improved as we scale from early production into robust manufacturing operations.
You will not be executing day-to-day builds. Instead, you will own the systems, processes, and operational structure that make high-yield, repeatable, auditable production possible.
This is a hands-on systems role for someone who thinks beyond individual builds and can create manufacturing infrastructure that scales with the company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manufacturing Process Ownership: Build and standardize scalable manufacturing systems, documentation, and workflows that ensure repeatable, traceable, and audit-ready production.
- Product & Manufacturing Integration: Drive the transition of product designs into manufacturable, production-ready systems by partnering closely with engineering and R&D teams.
- Yield & Process Improvement: Identify failure modes, resolve root causes, and use production data to improve yield, reduce rework, and increase process robustness at scale.
- Quality & QMS Integration: Ensure manufacturing processes align with QMS and regulatory requirements through controlled documentation, verification support, and audit readiness.
- Manufacturing Partner Collaboration: Collaborate closely with manufacturing partners to align execution with process intent, resolve production issues, and continuously improve operations.
What We’re Looking For:
- Mission-Driven: Passionate about building technology that can help eradicate depression and improve millions of lives.
- Manufacturing & Product Experience: 5+ years experience manufacturing medical devices, scaling hardware from prototype to production (medical device experience required).
- Technical Strength: Strong understanding of DFM, process control, yield improvement, root cause analysis, and regulated manufacturing environments.
- Systems Thinker: Able to turn complex hardware processes into structured, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing systems.
- Documentation & Quality: Experience developing SOPs, MPIs, structured workflows, and controlled documentation within QMS-regulated environments.
- Collaborative: Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and manufacturing partners to solve production challenges and improve process execution.
- Tools: Familiarity with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools
- Travel: Open to frequent travel to Toronto
Why Join Ampa?
- Impact: Use power electronics to transform mental health on the planet.
- Growth: Thrive in a startup environment with rapid innovation.
- Stability: Enjoy startup benefits with a secure product line.
- Ownership: Receive substantial equity as an early team member.
Logistics:
- Work Mode: Remote (with frequent travel)
- Location: East Coast Time Zone Preferred
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Visa: This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization