LayerZero Power Systems Welcomes Streetsboro Mayor for Ribbon Cutting and Facility Tour

This past Wednesday, November 19, LayerZero Power Systems welcomed Streetsboro Mayor Glenn M. Broska to our Philipp Parkway facility for a tour and ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking an important milestone in the company’s continued growth in Northeast Ohio. The visit highlighted not only the physical expansion of our campus, but also the growing demand for the advanced power systems built here, and the hundreds of new jobs that come with it.

Mayor Broska toured the production floor, meeting the engineers, technicians, and assembly teams responsible for manufacturing the mission-critical equipment used in data centers, semiconductor fabs, financial institutions, and AI infrastructure around the world. He spent time at multiple stages of the manufacturing process, seeing firsthand how LayerZero products are designed, built, tested, and verified for reliability before leaving the facility.

The expansion at Philipp Parkway represents an additional 120,000 square feet of specialized manufacturing and testing space. This growth is driven by rapidly increasing global demand for high-reliability Static Transfer Switches (STS), Power Distribution Units (PDUs), and Remote Power Panels (RPPs), all of which ensure critical operations stay online without interruption. With the rise of AI computing, chip manufacturing, and cloud services, the need for industrial-grade electrical reliability has never been higher, and LayerZero continues to scale to meet that need.

With this expansion comes LayerZero adding more than 500 new full-time positions across engineering, production, testing, operations, manufacturing, software, and supply chain in the region. These roles support every part of the build process, from wiring harness assembly and metal fabrication to circuit board verification and software diagnostics.

The mayor spoke with several team members about their work and their career experiences, learning about the importance of LayerZero’s growth and what that means for the city of Streetsboro. For LayerZero, the expansion is a long-term investment in local talent, manufacturing excellence, and the future of mission-critical power.

As our company grows, so do the career opportunities. LayerZero offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, a technology-driven work environment, and the chance to contribute to equipment that keeps the world’s most advanced industries running. Whether someone is early in their career or looking to take the next step, LayerZero provides pathways for development, training, and long-term stability.

Mayor Broska’s visit was a meaningful way to mark this new chapter for LayerZero. We’re proud to continue building, innovating, and hiring right here in Northeast Ohio, and even more proud that the community gets to see the impact of that growth firsthand.

About LayerZero Power Systems

LayerZero Power Systems, based in Aurora, Ohio, is a leader in power distribution solutions for mission-critical environments. Founded in 2001, LayerZero is committed to safety, reliability, and innovation—while making a lasting difference in our community.

Visit LayerZero Power Systems to learn more.

At LayerZero Power Systems, quality is a mindset that runs through every wire, connection, and component that we build. From design to final inspection, our goal is to ensure no product leaves the floor until it’s perfect.

This World Quality Day, we’re taking a moment to recognize the quality brought to life by the commitment of engineers, inspectors, and technicians who make sure we meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability.

Quality Starts with Every Detail

“For us, quality is non-negotiable,” said Joshua McDonald, Quality Engineer at LayerZero. “If it doesn’t meet our standards, it doesn’t ship — plain and simple.”

Joshua’s work focuses on ensuring the electrical and electronic integrity of components ranging from transformers and circuit breakers to entire power distribution systems. Every LayerZero product undergoes an extensive series of inspections and tests before it’s approved, including:

• High potential testing for insulation strength
• Torque and connection verification during assembly
• Waveform analysis once powered on
• Burn-in testing to confirm long-term reliability

Creating a Culture of Quality

When Mauricio Romero, Director of Quality, joined LayerZero in January 2024, he was tasked with building an entirely new quality department from the ground up. Less than two years later, that department has become a cornerstone of LayerZero’s operation.

“It’s been an incredible journey,” said Mauricio. “Our team has grown into a family that believes in accountability, precision, and pride in what we deliver.”

His work centers on establishing the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and preparing for ISO 9001 certification, both aimed at ensuring long-term, repeatable excellence. Key initiatives include:

• Detailed process control checklists at every stage of production
• A Supplier Development Program to strengthen material consistency
• Integration of Lean and Six Sigma principles for continuous improvement

Mauricio points to something co-founder Milind Bhanoo said during a recent award ceremony: “We’re proud that our quality doesn’t just meet requirements, it exceeds expectations.”

“That’s really what defines LayerZero,” said Mauricio. “We’re not satisfied with good enough. We’re driven by what’s possible.”

Precision, Process, and Pride

For Lisa Modispaugh, Quality Engineer at LayerZero, quality begins long before a product reaches the test bench.

“Quality has to be involved hand-in-hand with everything,” she said. “Engineering designs the products, but they have to design them so manufacturing can assemble them correctly and produce something truly reliable.”

Lisa plays a role in developing work instructions, process standardization, and internal auditing. Her day often starts with reviewing PCIs, analyzing data trends, and identifying improvement opportunities.

She’s also focused on ergonomics, making sure components fit together efficiently so operators can assemble them safely and accurately. “We want to make sure people can do their jobs comfortably,” Lisa said. “That’s how you get consistency, which leads to quality.”

As part of LayerZero’s internal auditing process, her team checks products at multiple stages, from assembly, testing, and final staging.

“You need to be the face of the customer,” Lisa said. “It’s about making sure they get exactly what they need and that they’re happy with the product.”

Pride in the Work

Jeff Vance, Quality Technician at LayerZero, views his role as one of support, not enforcement.

“You can’t just show up for a paycheck,” Jeff said. “You’ve got to show up for a career. Quality assurance means caring about what you build and taking pride in it.”

Jeff’s work involves everything from maintaining LayerZero’s Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) program to conducting failure analysis tests and making sure every product performs exactly as intended.

“The quality team isn’t here to police anyone,” Jeff adds. “We’re here to support manufacturing, make processes clearer, and make sure people have the tools to do their best work. At the end of the day, we’re here to help.”

Technology with Purpose

LayerZero’s attention to quality also comes from advanced tools and processes that enhance precision and consistency. Across our facilities, teams use:

• CNC machining, robotic welding, and automated wire processing
• 3D CAD software for design accuracy
• Thermal and electrical testing systems for performance validation

These technologies help ensure that every LayerZero product — from Static Transfer Switches (STS) to Power Distribution Units (PDUs) — performs exactly as designed every time.

But as Mauricio emphasizes, “Technology alone doesn’t guarantee quality — people do. Automation gives us consistency, but it’s our people who make sure that consistency means excellence.”

Reliability, Built-In

At LayerZero Power Systems, quality is at the heart of reliability. Every department, every person, and every product contributes to building power distribution equipment that won’t fail when it matters most.

“Quality starts with each of us,” Joshua said. “Every bolt, every screw, every connection matters.”

On this World Quality Day, we celebrate the ones who ensure that every LayerZero product lives up to its promise of reliability by design.

About LayerZero Power Systems

LayerZero Power Systems, based in Aurora, Ohio, is a leader in power distribution solutions for mission-critical environments. Founded in 2001, LayerZero is committed to safety, reliability, and innovation—while making a lasting difference in our community.

Visit LayerZero Power Systems to learn more.

1. Lightning-Fast, Seamless Power Transfer

Both 3-pole and 4-pole models deliver automatic source transfers in under a quarter of an electrical cycle, ensuring seamless continuity during utility events, planned maintenance, or equipment faults. This speed protects sensitive systems and prevents costly interruptions, safeguarding operations and data integrity.

2. Tailored to Your Grounding Scheme: 3-Pole and 4-Pole

LayerZero offers 3-pole and 4-pole static transfer switches to suit various grounding strategies. The 3-pole STS switches phase conductors while maintaining a continuous neutral, ideal for systems with a bonded or shared neutral. The 4-pole model switches both phase conductors and the neutral, isolating all sources completely, critical for facilities with separately derived systems, ungrounded designs, or unbalanced loads.

3. Uncompromising Operator Safety

Every Series 70E unit prioritizes operator protection with dead-front panels to prevent accidental contact with live components and LayerZero’s SafePanel® technology to reduce arc flash exposure. Remote monitoring and control minimize hands-on access, while integrated interlocks and access controls enhance safety during service.

4. Intelligent Power Quality Monitoring

The Series 70E continuously analyzes power quality on both sources, monitoring voltage, frequency, and waveforms in real time for immediate system visibility. Waveform capture during transfer events and detailed event logs support root-cause analysis, while ITIC plotting tools evaluate disturbance severity.

5. Built for High-Density, High-Stakes Loads

Modern infrastructure, from data centers to AI compute facilities and advanced manufacturing, demands transfer switches that handle dense, often unbalanced loads with intelligence and resilience. The Series 70E uses high-speed control for real-time decision-making during transfer events.

The Bottom Line: Purpose-Built Reliability

Whether your infrastructure requires a 3-pole STS for bonded neutral systems or a 4-pole model for isolated source switching, the LayerZero Series 70E delivers reliability, safety, and intelligence.

LayerZero Power Systems: Designed for Zero Downtime. Zero Compromise.

Need guidance on choosing between a 3-pole or a 4-pole? Talk to a LayerZero expert today — contact us.

At LayerZero Power Systems, every decision is made with one purpose in mind: reliability. Whether it’s designing the next generation of Static Transfer Switches or refining the manufacturing process, the company is always focused on improving speed, quality, and performance.

Built In-House, Designed for Precision

LayerZero’s new powder coating line was developed entirely in-house by the company’s fabrication and engineering teams. By integrating this process under one roof, LayerZero gains full control over coating quality, scheduling, and inventory readiness.

“Keeping everything in-house will allow for us to have a much more consistent product process,” said Justin Merkel, Fabrication Lead at LayerZero Power Systems.

LayerZero's New In-House Paint Line

At LayerZero, we are always honored to work with Food2Share to combat food insecurity in the Aurora and Mantua communities.

Since 2004, Food2Share has helped to meet the increasing demand for food assistance in the Aurora community. Founded by Bruce Harris, the organization is known for their “Fill a Bag, Feed a Family” program, which encourages volunteers to collect food donations. In 2023, the program collected 54,000 pounds of food, receiving support from local churches, Mike Roberto, Superintendent of the Aurora City School District, and Aurora Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin.

From February 24th to March 16th, 2025, LayerZero hosted a friendly competition between each of our three buildings to see who could donate the most food and toiletries to those in need. To ensure fair competition, food was weighed and divided by the number of people who worked at that building, creating a specific number of pounds per associate.

Throughout the three-week competition, each week had a specific theme, ensuring Food2Share received the items they needed most. For week one, each building collected liquid and canned goods. Despite having a slow beginning of only six cans of food, our Harris building took the lead, winning week one with 189 lbs, equaling out to 2.7 lbs donated per associate. As the winning building, Harris earned a sweet treat of cookies.

For week two, each building worked together to collect dry goods. By the end of the week, Harris remained victorious, donating 175 lbs (equaling about 2.3 lbs per associate). They deservedly won a delicious donut with some fresh orange juice. Though Harris remained in the lead, each building still had an equal chance of winning week three.

In the final week of the competition, we collected single-serving size items for the Kids Weekend Meals program, who provide backpacks full of food and recipe cards to kids in need. Though a valiant effort from each building, Harris remained victorious, donating 226 lbs of items or about 3.23 lb per associate. Congratulations to Harris for an incredible win week after week. In total, LayerZero donated an astonishing 1,641 lbs of food to Food2Share to help those in need. Harris donated 643 lbs, while Philipp donated 555 lbs and Danner with 443 lbs.

“It was such a rewarding experience working alongside Food2Share and helping to organize the drive,” said Caroline Coates, HR Generalist at LayerZero. “Everyone was so passionate about the cause. It was inspiring to see how dedicated the company was to making a positive impact in the community. From coordinating logistics to gathering donations, every step felt meaningful. I truly appreciated the opportunity to contribute to such an important cause. Overall, it was a collaborative and heartwarming experience and I loved to see everyone come together for it.”

In a letter of appreciation to LayerZero, Food2Share wrote, “The experience of Food2Share and what we individually experienced every time we came to your warehouse to replenish our food shelves has been nothing less than incredible. The commitment and welcoming warmth exhibited by your warehouse team is beyond any of our expectations.”

We were so excited to do this competition and more importantly, we are excited to see the positive impact this will have on many families in our community.

“We want you to know that the lives of over 1,400 people are better because of your caring and sharing hearts,” the letter continued. “Most of you do not know any of the single mothers, handicapped adults and children, unemployed men or women or seniors on fixed incomes that come to us for help. So, on behalf of everyone we serve, we want to thank you for being our hunger heroes!”

About LayerZero Power Systems

LayerZero Power Systems, based in Aurora, Ohio, is a leader in power distribution solutions for mission-critical environments. Founded in 2001, LayerZero is committed to safety, reliability, and innovation—while making a lasting difference in our community.

Visit LayerZero Power Systems to learn more.

LayerZero Power Systems (LayerZero) is proud to announce its $5,000 donation to the Fill a Bag, Feed a Family program, an initiative aimed at addressing food shortages in the Aurora and Mantua communities.

The Fill a Bag, Feed a Family Program Supports Four Local Food Pantries:

• VOA Aurora Food Pantry
• Aurora Community Relief Fund
• Crestwood 4C's Food Pantry
• Kids' Weekend Meals

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for LayerZero Power Systems: starting this month, we are shipping our first products equipped with INSIGHT IR® technology.

What is INSIGHT IR®?

LayerZero® INSIGHT IR® is a state-of-the-art, contactless thermal monitoring system designed to enhance the reliability and safety of mission-critical power distribution equipment. Utilizing advanced infrared (IR) cameras, INSIGHT IR® continuously monitors the bolted connections within your mission-critical power systems. If the system senses an abnormal temperature rise, it will generate an alarm, prompting further diagnosis.

Why Thermal Monitoring Matters

In high-stakes environments, even minor issues can escalate into significant problems if not detected early. Overheating at bolted connections can lead to equipment failure, unplanned downtime, and costly repairs. Traditional monitoring methods often require manual inspections, which can be time-consuming and may not catch issues quickly enough.

Benefits of INSIGHT IR®

• Real-Time Monitoring: Continuously monitors the thermal status of bolted connections and provides instant alerts if anomalies are detected.
• Contactless Operation: Maximizes operator safety by allowing remote preventative maintenance inspections.
• Enhanced Safety: Minimizes the need for personnel to work in close proximity to energized equipment.
• Data Integration: Seamlessly integrates with LayerZero® systems for a unified approach to power management.
• Universal Compatibility: INSIGHT IR® can be utilized across all LayerZero Power Systems products, including Static Transfer Switches, Power Distribution Units, and mission-critical power panels.

Maximizing Uptime and Power Reliability

By implementing INSIGHT IR® across your LayerZero equipment, you gain a 24/7 preventative maintenance system that significantly enhances safety and reliability. Continuous thermal monitoring helps detect potential issues before they become critical, allowing for proactive maintenance and minimizing the risk of unplanned downtime. The ultimate goal is to maximize uptime and ensure consistent power reliability for mission-critical operations.

Committed to Excellence

The introduction of INSIGHT IR® underscores our dedication to innovation and excellence in power distribution solutions. We are committed to providing our customers with the tools they need to operate safely and efficiently.

Get Started with INSIGHT IR®

We invite you to learn more about how INSIGHT IR® can benefit your operations. For more information or to schedule a demonstration, please contact us.

Empowering Future Leaders: The 2024 Summer Internship Journey at LayerZero

At LayerZero Power Systems (LayerZero), we believe in fostering the next generation of leaders and innovators. Our 2024 Summer Internship Program has been a remarkable journey, filled with learning, growth, and significant contributions from our talented interns.

A Diverse and Talented Cohort

Our 2024 cohort comprised interns from many prestigious institutions, including Case Western Reserve University, The Ohio State University, and Purdue University.

Real-World Experience and Impactful Projects

Our interns were not just observers but active contributors to LayerZero's projects:

• Callum (Software Engineering, Case Western Reserve University) developed tools to identify software bugs and crashes.
• Hayden (Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University) improved epoxy applications and time studies on the production floor.
• Meghan (Environmental Engineering, The Ohio State University) led initiatives in environmental compliance and sustainability reporting.
• Chris H (Mechanical Engineering, University of Akron) designed productivity tools including air hose reels and TV mounts.
• Jacob (Software Engineering, Case Western Reserve University) built data analysis tools for waveform troubleshooting.
• Lilly (Accounting & Operations, Bowling Green State University) supported costing, auditing, and organizational efforts.
• Chris L (Software Engineering, Case Western Reserve University) developed a Meter Validation System for improved diagnostics.
• Brian (Mechanical Design Engineering, Case Western Reserve University) designed an electric and mechanical door switch calibration tool.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

The LayerZero internship experience goes beyond technical skills. We emphasize professional development, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving through training sessions, workshops, and team-building activities.

Looking Forward

As we wrap up the 2024 Internship Program, we are incredibly proud of what our interns have achieved. Their dedication and fresh perspectives have enriched our workplace culture and advanced our projects.

We thank all our interns for their contributions and wish them continued success. The door at LayerZero is always open for those who aspire to innovate and lead in the power systems industry.

Join Us

Interested in becoming a part of the LayerZero team? Our internship program offers students and recent graduates hands-on experience in the mission-critical power distribution industry.