# Manufacturing Operations Manager at Ampeers

Manufacturing Operations Manager at Ampeers in Houston. On-site, full-time. Posted July 29, 2026.

- Company: Ampeers
- Location: Houston
- Workplace: On-site
- Job type: Full-time
- Experience: 5+ years
- Posted: 2026-07-29
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/ampeers/24ab1a35-55e4-4110-aee0-313394a8824b/application
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/manufacturing-operations-manager-ampeers-yx2cza

## Requirements

- 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

## Description

 **Manufacturing Operations Manager - AMPeers**Location: Houston, TX, on-site
Department: Engineering
Salary: Based on experience

### **Background & Job Description**

Discovered 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 Responsibilities**

- Lead 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

### **Requirements**

- 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

### **Preferred Requirements**

- 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 Offer**

- 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.**