Careers

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:

AMSC is looking for a skilled electrical/electronics engineer with a background in electronic controls in applications to electric power systems. In this career opportunity you will become an expert on AMSC grid products.  You will use these skills to interface directly with sales, field service, manufacturing, and engineering departments to ensure current and future grid products meet the required safety, functional and performance requirements.

Functions:

• Participate in new product development and existing product maintenance/enhancement projects.
• Select control and related components, design, and validate circuit performance.
• Document designs and create BOMs. 
• Review grid product interface (SCADA, HMI, local control stations, etc.) requirements and then design/develop these interfaces to meet project requirements and ensure high quality and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and review product documentation including items such as O&M manuals, interface documents, and connection diagrams.
• Support field service for detailed product interface, performance, or functionality questions and issues as required.
• Perform and coordinate failure analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Take the engineering lead in UL, CSA, and CE certification for new D-VAR products.
• Create and maintain product matrix of compliance for existing and new DVAR products toward UL 1741 (SB), IEC 61727, IEC 62116, IEC 62109-1, IEC 62109-2, IEC 62477, IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 61000-6-4, and other standards applicable to AMSC’s global market.
• Support D-VAR project applications through technical design with D-VAR applications engineers and project managers.
• Domestic and international travel up to 20%.

Education – Experience:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with strong experience in the application of distributed energy resources (wind and PV) to the power system.
• 5-7 years of experience in role of Systems Engineer for a technical product.
• Experience in product certification and standards compliance.
• Experience with structured technical product design process to ensure high quality products which meet required functionality.

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• US citizenship or permanent resident. Ability to travel internationally.
• Strong ability to collaborate with stakeholders to solve complex problems.
• Demonstrates high level understanding of all aspects of a technical product including hardware, controls, and interfaces.
• Experience in electric utility power system operation desired.
• Ability to analyze and correctly interpret electrical drawings.
• Experience in product certification and standards compliance desired.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical writing, oral, listening, and presentation skills.
• Driven to continuously improve product artifacts (documentation, interfaces, configurations, etc.) to improve product knowledge, support, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to accurately estimate time required to complete tasks and projects.
• Excellent computer skills are essential (AutoCAD Electrical, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Basic knowledge of control system interfaces including SCADA, HMI, and PC interface programs
• Preferred experience with power quality products for utility, industrial, or renewable energy market
• Preferred experience analyzing and solving product technical problems.

AMSC is an EEO M/F/D/V

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:

Under the direction of the Assistant TX Manufacturing Manager, Winder Level 3 will wind coils using winding machine in accordance with work instructions and mechanical drawings/schematics, manufacturing procedures, and quality procedures. 

Responsibilities: 

• Operates winding machines to wind simple transformers, SRV’s, chokes, air cores, and balance reactors. 
• Uses normal tools, such as a soldering iron, scissors, knives, cutters, saws, hammers, mallets, and power saws. 
• Will also be working with cements and glue. 
• Use magnet wire as rounds, squares, flats, insulated and un-insulated and some copper sheet. 
• Must help setting up winding machine materials for jobs.

Education – Experience:

Entry level position. Will train candidate with previous mechanical abilities and/or 1-2 years in a manufacturing environment. 

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Requires ability to stand, stoop and or kneel for extended periods of time; 
• Must consistently wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required for this position and its tasks/operations, i.e. safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves and harness/fall arrest system; 
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis; Stand/walk 95% of the day; 
• Ability to work overtime to meet production schedules, as needed. 
• Must be certified to operate a forklift and crane.

AMSC is an EEO M/F/D/V

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:

Position Summary: 

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful completion of projects by collaborating and leading company departments. 

 Responsibilities: 

• Oversight of multiple projects 
• Direct Kick-Off Meeting to confirm project scope, customer need-by dates, hi-level schedule and labor budget hours and revenue milestones. 
• Interface with core functions (Sales, Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Finance & Manufacturing) to generate project specifications and confirm customer requirements at Sales Order inception:
  • Sales Budget Worksheet review 
  • Confirm Engineering and Production department labor hours budgets 
  • Communicate discrepancies to the Sales and Finance departments 
  • Define key project requirements, including revenue milestones, and flow down to team members. 
• Direct interface for customer contacts to report project status, manage change orders, track project milestones and communicate deviations in production schedule. 
• Review project plan from the planner:
  • Labor load conflicts (under/overload issues) 
  • Materials lead time conflicts 
• Production Build Plan (sub-assembly detail):
  • Review start to finish dates 
  • Collaborate with Production planning to schedule orders to meet customer needs. 
• Will take leadership role in the compilation of project schedules, task, and project completion time estimates, specifications, test plans, equipment purchases, release of related documentation, revenue milestones and other duties as assigned. 
• Assist and recommend coordination for personnel resource usage in engineering and production in order to meet or beat dates and budgets weekly. 
• Monitor certification needs and ensure the Quality department is ahead of shipment needs. 
• Review Engineering due dates vs the percent of completion, identify conflicts, and resolve with Engineering. 
• Proactively define and suggest improvements to the design-engineering environment as well as areas unrelated to engineering. 
• Communicate budget hours vs the percent of completion issues to production and Finance. 
• Meet with Finance to review job progress on both schedule and budget. 
• Facilitate and communicate production delivery of completed units to the Test department. 
• Collaborate with the Procurement department to facilitate materials to push and/or pull as needed. 
•  Facilitate/Communicate witness test dates between the customer and Test department. 
• Close out meeting for technical and budget changes. 
• Review issues throughout the project, suggest future SOP’s, etc. and denote in final close out memo stating the issue(s) encountered attached to the project for future budgeting and history. 

Education – Experience:

• Neeltran’s products are all custom designed to meet each individual customer’s needs. Experience in a custom industrial project-based organization is highly desired. Ability to interface with Sales, Engineering (internal and external), Finance & Production teams as well as direct customer management experience is required. 
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, including course work in oil-filled power transformer and rectifier manufacturing OR the equivalency of progressively responsible work experience. 
• 3-5 years of experience in oil-filled power transformer and rectifier manufacturing/design. 

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Proficiency with MS Office is required. 
• Ability to travel up to 25% 

AMSC is an EEO M/F/D/V

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:

Position Summary: The Power Supply Mechanical Design be the lead designer for high power rectifiers and power supply products. The IPS Mechanical Design Engineer will work with the team to mechanically design power supply products on time and within budget, while following the customer specifications, industry standards and direction from the electrical and project engineers. The IPS Mechanical Design Engineer will have direct design responsibilities using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD software programs (and Vault) to design the mechanical envelope and system layouts for rectifiers and power supplies. 

Responsibilities:

• Will need leading-edge knowledge of all mechanical design aspects of high-power Industrial Power Supplies and rectifier topologies in applications from 5kAdc to 100kAdc, including  enclosures, rectifier power section, controls section, plumbing section, AC and DC bus bars and supports.
• Ability to effectively work within a team of mechanical designers in support of company objectives, including but not limited to budget hours, budget material costs, and schedules.
• Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of project status into the MRP system and to the general manager.
• Use Autodesk Inventor 3D (and 2D) programs to create customer and manufacturing documentation, including bills of materials, part and component models, detail drawings, assembly drawings, schematics, flow diagrams, piping assemblies, outline drawings and installation drawings.
• Work with cross-functional teams towards standardization of the power converter in order to increase quality/price ratio and reduce delivery time (lowest total cost designs).
• Create design guides and work instructions for the designers and for the shop when appropriate. 
• Makes revisions, changes, and updates to existing documentation and 3D models while following Autodesk Vault and other document control processes.
• Troubleshoots and solves production floor issues regarding mechanical design.
• Interfaces with customers and vendors regarding assigned projects when needed. 
• Able to interpret assembly and fab drawings and the requirements.  Ensure internal or supplier capabilities are integrated in these requirements.
• Proactively engage with SME (subject matter experts) within Neeltran, but also with outside 3^rd parties (consultants, key customer resources, etc.), as needed in support of above initiatives.
• Able to work directly with customers engineering group to improve designs and enhance processes.
• Must be organized and maintain professionalism at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education – Experience:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in engingeering.
• Minimum 2+ years of test/troubleshooting experience in industrial rectifiers is required.

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Prior on-the-job experience of at least 5 plus years in the same or similar industry.
• Demonstrated positive Customer Service demeanor.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Strong technical background with an understanding of electromechanical designs and assemblies for a manufacturing facility. 
• Reasoning ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving simple variables in standardized (normal) situations. Organized, adaptable, professional and able to follow instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft office Tools, ie, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Acquire basic working knowledge of company services to assist staff with various functions.
• Cooperates with supervisors, co-workers and works as a team.

AMSC is an EEO M/F/D/V

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:

Position Summary:

Under the Direction of Rectifier Team Leader, an Electro-Mechanical Assembler II will perform the following tasks listed below. May be required to perform other manufacturing duties as needed. 

Responsibilities:

• Assembling and installing electro-mechanical components for large transformer/rectifiers, including building the complete unit as part of the production team.
• An EMA is also required to assemble and install complex electro/mechanical components prototypes.
• Uses various shop tools and machinery including but not limited to soldering irons, drills, grinders, sanders, punches, cutters shears, power saws, drill presses and other hand tools.
• Required to assemble heavy cables and use lug presses.
• EMA will be able to use shears, bending and bracket machining.
• Will document parts, changes, and procedures. Makes educated decisions as to layout and assembly when required with guidance from Supervisors and/or engineers. 
• Will fill out checklist and QC documents as required.
• Keeps work area clean and organized. 
• Meets budget/labor hours on jobs/tasks to adhere to the production schedule without compromising workmanship.
• The EM Assembler will rotate to different areas in production and learn a wide variety of skills and processes.
• Perform all other duties assigned by management.

Education – Experience:

• 2+ years experience assemblying large electro-mechanical units in a fast-paced manufacturing environment 
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and various machines/equipment (at least one year).
• Accurately and completely record all necessary information to worksheets in a timely manner.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Proficient with reading and following work instructions, mechanical drawings, schematics, blueprints and quality procedures.
• Must be able to properly distinguish and use all types of tools (both hand and power tools) and equipment required for position, including but not limited to torque wrench, saws, drill press, grinders, sanders, shears, paper cutter, punch press, etc.
• Must be able to safely operate forklifts and operate over head cranes and successfully complete certification training for same.
• Works in an orderly manner and consistently keeps work area and toolbox orderly, organized and clean.

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

Essential Functions:

• Ability to stand, stoop and or kneel for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to drive forklift and operate crane once trained. 
• Ability to climb ladders and maneuver through tight areas to work in/on large units. Protective PPE, harness/fall arrest system is provided and required. 
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis and stand/walk 95% of the day. 
• Ability to work overtime to meet production schedule.

AMSC is an EEO M/F/D/V

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities: Functions: 

• Perform failure analysis and root cause studies of premature component failures and formulate the actions necessary to match component reliability. 
• Perform on-site commissioning of D-VAR, PQ-IVR systems and inverter components and control electronics for domestic and international customers. 
• Train customer in operating and maintenance practices as appropriate for system type 
• Assist Engineering & Manufacturing with factory testing of new units. 
• Responsible for modifying documentation pertaining to each customer unit including schematics, user manuals, safety practices, etc, to reflect actual site/installation conditions. 
• Ability to specify, review, and implement specialized maintenance procedures for field installations. 
• Monitor customer units to foresee problems and develop solutions before they affect the customer. 
• Interact with customer representative to solve problems that need to be handled remotely. As necessary, travel to the customer site to maintain high reliability. 
• Provide written communications regarding customer units. Produce, distribute, and maintain files containing service reports after each on-site visit. Maintain files and write monthly reports for each unit detailing carryovers. Produce and distribute weekly reports to AMSC management on current field service activities. 
• Travel time anticipated between 40 – 50%. 
• Ability to oversee and perform trend analysis of the field service database. 
• Ability to carry a Field Service pager 20% the time. 
• Schedule startup/commissioning activities to maintain product delivery commitments. 
• Other duties assigned.

Education – Experience: 

• Technical or Engineering degree . Electrical Engineering is preferred. 
• 1-3 years’ experience in an electrical power, electronics environment, and communication systems. 
• Experience can be substituted for educational requirements.

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs: 

• Working knowledge of electrical power circuits. 
• Working knowledge of power electronics. 
• Ability to read schematics. 
• Computer knowledge in a Windows environment. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Self-directed and motivated. 
• Ability to work both in teams and independently. 
• Basic knowledge of NEC and IEEE standards for electrical installations. 
• Medium voltage safety training required or must be completed prior to field assignments. 
• Medium work with occasional heavy work up to 75 pounds. 
• US Citizen

AMSC is an EEO M/F/D/V

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:

AMSC is seeking an experienced rotating electric machines engineer for focused project work. The successful candidate will work directly with an engineering-based team to develop advanced superconducting rotating machinery for military and commercial applications.   The successful candidate will have a strong background in rotating machinery mechanical analysis, design, and manufacturing practices. The rotating machines engineer is expected to assist in responsibility of machine design, supervise machine fabrication and be involved with machine testing, therefore, a demonstrated ability to drive detailed design packages through fabrication and floor assembly and test is a definite plus.  Technical knowledge of superconductor function and application is also a plus but not necessary.  The candidate should have extensive knowledge of rotational machinery industrial standards.  

Functions:

• The candidate will use experience in rotating machine design, manufacture and test to develop next generation superconducting rotating machinery for the military and commercial application.
• The candidate will be familiar with electric machine modeling for mechanical analysis including but not limited to structural analysis for strength, fatigue, and modal analysis.  This will include static and dynamic modeling of electric machines in 2 and 3D.
• The candidate will assume design responsibility for rotating machinery equipment, including the overall assembly as well as the sub-assembly components.
• The candidate will work with both internal and external project partners and vendors.
• The candidate will support the business development activity in the way of product presentations, design/program reviews as well as test reporting. 
• The candidate will be required to travel periodically (10-15%)

Education – Experience:

• 10 years of demonstrated rotating machine design experience.
• 10 years experience using a solid modeler.
• 10 years experience with 2 and 3D modeling of electric machines.  
• The individual should be capable of working effectively in a multidisciplinary team consisting of scientists, engineers, and support personnel (machinist-technicians).
• Strong knowledge fabrication practices with the design of machined parts and welded fabrications.
• Excellent communication skills.  Capability to communicate clearly and professionally with all management levels of the organization, as well as with the customer and program partners.

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• US citizenship required.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD system.
• Proficiency in FEA software (ANSYS) and modeling techniques for structural analysis
• Proficiency in heat transfer and thermal analysis
• Open minded design philosophy with innovative problem solving skills 
• Knowledge of superconductivity and/or superconducting applications is a plus
• Experience in cryogenic and vacuum system design, including use of materials, welding and brazing preparations, and a basic understanding of insulation and heat transfer principles is a plus. 

AMSC is an EEO M/F/D/V

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:

• Implementation of the design of real-time embedded controls for power electronic and power conversion systems. 
• Contribute to development of dynamic simulations of power conversion controls for the purpose of analyzing and designing control systems.
• Implement, code, and test algorithms to demonstrate and document performance to requirements.
• Test and debug software implementations of control systems.
• Specify control-related hardware components.
• Maintenance/correction/enhancements of current products.

Education – Experience:

• BSEE or MSEE
• 3 to 7 years experience

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Technical background involving real-time embedded closed-loop control systems
• Familiarity with power electronics/power converters desired
• Design experience in embedded closed-loop control systems
• Experience in using commercial control systems and power electronics simulation and analysis tools (MATLAB/Simulink and PLECS preferred)
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

AMSC is an EEO M/F/D/V

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Business Development to drive growth and expansion within our Rectifiers Division. This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, develop key partnerships, and capitalize on emerging market trends to strengthen our position as a market leader in rectifier technology.

Functions:

• Strategic Planning:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies aligned with Neeltran’s overall objectives and the specific needs of the Rectifiers Division.
  • Identify and prioritize target markets, industries, and customers for rectifier products.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive threats, and growth opportunities.
• Sales and Market Expansion:
  • Drive revenue growth by identifying and cultivating new business opportunities.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while actively seeking out new partnerships and customers.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to develop effective sales strategies and campaigns to promote rectifier products.
  • Evaluate and negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Product Development and Innovation:
  • Work closely with the engineering and product development teams to understand market requirements and customer needs.
  • Provide input into the development of new rectifier products and enhancements based on market feedback and industry trends.
  • Monitor competitor offerings and industry developments to ensure Neeltran maintains a competitive edge in the market.
• Marketing and Branding:
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop marketing collateral, promotional materials, and digital marketing campaigns to support business development efforts.
  • Represent Neeltran at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to promote the Rectifiers Division and build brand awareness.
  • Work closely with the marketing team to develop content and thought leadership initiatives to position Neeltran as a leader in rectifier technology.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Lead and mentor a team of business development professionals, providing guidance, support, and feedback to drive performance and achieve objectives.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging teamwork and knowledge sharing across departments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, engineering, and operations, to ensure alignment and cohesion in business development efforts.

Education – Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or related field, BS in Engineering is a plus as is MBA.
• Proven track record of success in business development, sales or marketing roles within the power electronics industry, with a focus on rectifiers.
• 2+ years’ experience as in business development/technical sales within power electronics industry. 
• Background in the Rectifier Industry or related Power Electronics product would be valuable.

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Relationship management face to face and Salesforce
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a passion for driving growth and innovation.
• Strategic planning skills
• Knowledge of product and sector
• Financial and business acumen
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to communicate accessibly and concisely about product or service to outsiders, including prospective customers and clients, partners, vendors. 
• Effective organizational skills
• Negotiation skills
• Familiarity with technology and platforms used in your field.
• Lead generation and management experience.
• Understanding of the sales and marketing process for highly engineered, premium product selling to industries, OEMs and EPCs
• Understanding of the strategies and effects of disruptive technologies in the marketplace.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the AMSC organization.
• This position requires honesty, strong internal ethical standards and unwavering integrity to be successful in the organization.

AMSC is an EEO M/F/D/V

This role will be at our NEPSI location, in Queensbury, NY.

• Must have a have a high school/ GED degree
• Be able operate basic hand tools
• Lifting, bending, climbing ladders will be routine
• Prior mechanical fabrication experience

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Must be able to perform work duties as assigned and perform a variety of assembly duties which may change often. 
• Plan, lay-out, assemble, and install components and assemblies within fabricated steel assemblies per shop drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, control drawings, or products specifications to determine sequence and methods of assembly, basic wiring, and installing of components and hardware. 
• Ensures proper components are installed in appropriate sequence, per established methods, instructions, and drawings.
• Measure out and mark dimensions and reference lines for installation of components. 
• Install components such as disconnect switches, ground switch, relays, vacuum switches, interlocks, windows, door-stays, locks, capacitors, fuses, reactors, CT’s, PT’s, CPT’s, ground bus, phase bus, conductors, insulators, hardware, etc. 
• Maintain proper clearances phase-to-phase and phase-to­ ground. 
• Ensure properly rated conductors, wire, lugs are utilized. 
• Perform process audits as requested. 
• Must understand and comply with NEPSI quality system requirements and Health & Safety Programs.