Careers

At AMSC, we aim to create a work atmosphere that fosters success for our employees, our customers and our corporation. Our employees benefit from working with world-class engineers, technicians and scientists, as well as other experienced professionals. With operations throughout Asia, Australia, North America and Europe, we have a diverse, yet cohesive staff with tremendous global experience and passion.

Each day, we are driven by our company mission: We listen, we partner and we innovate to make smarter, cleaner energy profitable. And we are inspired by our vision: To power the world with smarter, cleaner … better energy. While we are committed to realizing our mission and vision, AMSC also prides itself on having a fun and satisfying work environment that fosters creativity and success. Click here to gain an understanding of the kind of employees we are seeking as we grow the company.

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Careers at AMSC

Ayer, MA

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:

The Project Manager will support DOD manufacturing projects at AMSC’s Ayer and Westminster facilities. This role will develop and manage schedules, data submittals, and customer support. 

Functions:

  • Responsible for oversight of multiple projects.
  • Interface to sales and marketing for generating specifications and evaluating customer requirements. Interface to customers to coordinate and schedule concurrent development activities and report project status.
  • Interface to Software & Hardware Engineering for schedule and manpower planning.
  • 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, and other duties as assigned.
  • Proactively define and suggest improvements to the design-engineering environment as well as areas unrelated to engineering.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.
  • Interaction with Others (level of contact, purpose and frequency)
    • Written and oral communications with marketing, applications, engineering, manufacturing, service, and department directors to define and modify product or process specifications.
    • Written and oral presentation of project schedule and status to engineering or project managers, business unit and corporate managers and customers on a regular basis.
    • Written and oral communication with customers or potential customers at the level and frequency determined by engineering or project managers.
    • Provides coordination and communication with all disciplines of the company and with all levels of the organization through daily contact.

Education – Experience:

  • BS degree in an Engineering discipline is preferred.
  • 5-10 years of experience in engineering project management preferred.
  • PMP preferred 

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

  • Engineering resource planning skills required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated sales abilities including strategy development, account planning, and success in closing large projects with multiple influence points.
  • Ability to manage costs and expenses according to an approved budget.
  • Analytical problem solving skills relating to power quality issues.
  • Project management skills.
  • Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products.
  • Financial data analysis; EAC, ETC, Variance Reports, Budgets. 

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Westminster, MA

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities: 

The successful candidate will work as part of the SPS production group vacuum processing, leak checking and measuring various components and systems. The types of equipment are as follows:  gas / vacuum control and handling equipment, cryogenic equipment, and various equipment used in the production of SPS products. Knowledge of vacuum systems and related vacuum components is required.

Functions:

  • Knowledge of machine assembly, vacuum, component level troubleshooting and wiring required.
  • Day-to-day activities of this position include set up and breakdown of systems/product, preventive maintenance, unplanned maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment/product issues.
  • Must be able to follow written policies, procedures, and/or work instructions to complete critical vacuum processing, leak check, and critical measurement activities.
  • Long-term projects include equipment upgrades and implementation.

Education – Experience:

  • AS degree in relatable field and/or 5 – 10 years of demonstrated relevant manufacturing experience.
  • Knowledge of vacuum roughing pumps, blowers, turbo pumps, cryogenic vacuum pumps and vacuum sensors used in manufacturing and production equipment is preferred. 
  • Must have experience in troubleshooting and maintaining vacuum equipment in a manufacturing facility
  • High school education required. 

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques.
  • Strong understanding of quality improvement techniques applied in a production / manufacturing environment.
  • Self-starter and independent working attributes are essential.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience with MS Office software, including Excel, Word, and MS Project.
  • Must be a team player!

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Queensbury, NY

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

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:

  • Serve customers by providing product installation, commissioning, maintenance, service, and instructions, primarily on-site
  • Resolve product and service problems which require an on-site presence
  • Start-up, commissioning, servicing, maintenance, and trouble-shooting of Northeast Power Systems products, such as capacitor banks and filter banks, MVTVSS, snubbers, and MSP’s.
  • Ensure Northeast Power Systems products comply with, and are installed according to final build documentation, customer requirements and specifications.
  • Maintain records by ensuring updating of product drawings, setup information and account information to reflect any changes made in the field.
  • Resolve product or service problems by clarifying the customer’s issues; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution, verify and document corrective action.
  • Make prudent decisions regarding travel expenditure, respecting both Northeast Power and customer travel expense budgets.
  • Follow all customer safety and site requirements. Act in a professional manner at all times.
  • Document and report all customer complaints, errors, issues, recommendations, and suggestions to management.
  • Attract potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services available.
  • Ability to oversee and perform trend analysis of the field service database.
  • Maintain inventory levels of parts.
  • Schedule routine maintenance with customer.
  • Schedule startup/commissioning activities to maintain product delivery commitments.
  • Follow company purchasing authorization procedures
  • Other duties assigned.

Education – Experience:

  • Electronics experience required.
  • Background in electrical control circuit design and operation, 3 years experience.
  • Familiar with lockout / tag-out procedures.
  • Computer knowledge in a Windows environment.
  • Engineering degree in a technical field. Electrical Engineering is preferred.
  • Background in electrical control circuit design and operation, 2-3 years experience

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

  • Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
  • Self-directed and motivated.
  • Appreciates attention for detail.
  • Customer Service, Product Knowledge, Quality Focus, Problem Solving, Market Knowledge, Documentation Skills, Listening, Phone Skills, Resolving Conflict, Analyzing Information , Multi-tasking.
  • Background in electrical control circuit design and operation, 3 years experience.
  • Experience with PLC’s and protection relays is preferred (Allen Bradley, Siemens, SEL, etc.)
  • Familiar with lockout / tag-out procedures.
  • Computer knowledge in a Windows environment.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of high voltage distribution design and systems including established safety protocol and procedures.
  • Understanding and accurately following blueprints, electrical drawings and set up documents.
  • Must have valid passport and driver’s license.
  • Must have no felony convictions.
  • Medium work with occasional heavy work up to 75 pounds.
  • US Citizen
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Queensbury, NY

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

Summary – Job Responsibilities -Activities:

  • Responsible for providing cradle-to-grave commercial contract drafting, negotiation and administration services for a wide-range of contractual agreements consistent with company policies and business practices, as well as for assuring company’s compliance with customer contract requirements and applicable laws.
  • Must adhere to all policies and practices of AMSC ensuring the code of conduct and highest level of ethics are always maintained.
Education – Experience:
  • BS/BA in Business or related field and/or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience with increasingly complex responsibilities in contracts environment required.
  • Experience as an individual contributor responsible for drafting, negotiating and administering:
    • Domestic and international commercial contracts and non-disclosure agreements.
    • License agreements, teaming agreements, and working lmowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations and U.S. Export laws and regulations are also highly desirable.

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to listen, effective interpersonal skills and strong critical thinking skills.
  • Must haves:
    • experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating and administering commercial contracts.
    • knowledge of commercial law, including UCC and export law.
    • solid judgment.
    • ability to be quick, nimble and responsive to myriad in-house and customer requests, and have the ability to interact effectively with senior management, colleagues and customers.
    • strong organizational skills.
    • ability to work independently and under pressure and handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    • up to 25% travel will be required.
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New Milford, CT

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:

Position Summary: Provide design efforts from proposal stage through production both in new product designs and existing product designs.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the engineering progress of assigned projects from inception to shipment, including: working with mechanical engineering department, transformer engineer, manufacturing engineer, production manager, project manager, and planning to achieve milestone dates. 
  • Monitor the engineering progress of project through all stages. Order long delivery items.  Organize periodic meetings to review progress of project. 
  • Work with engineering director on higher level requirements such as cooling systems designs, harmonic filter designs, transformer damage curves control systems and custom designs, and assist supervisor with finding out details on other projects, as needed. 
  • Design power supplies per customer’s specs and Neeltran quotes. Create wiring diagrams, outline drawings and bill of materials for project assigned. Interact with vendors concerning parts they supply or propose to supply to Neeltran.
  • Interact with mechanical engineering staff on mechanical design. Interact with customers on engineering design and any questions/problems they may have.  
  • Perform all necessary calculations such as transformer parameters, SCR selection, efficiency, rectifier circuit analysis, etc.
  • Perform liaison function between Electrical Engineering and all manufacturing operations for any related issues, problems or improvements. Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost reduction ideas with regard to our products.
  • Prepare preliminary design proposals and proposal documents. Participate in engineering and general design review meetings for assigned projects. Refine designs after review meeting.  Coordinate as required with internal groups including purchasing, quality control, sales/customer service, production, accounting, and service. Prepare technical documents.
  • Meet and beat labor/budget hours on assigned projects and meet schedule to assure on time shipments. Increase efficiencies and productivity within engineering departments and maximize gross margin. Continuously improve quality, workflow and efficiency.
  • Conduct face-to-face meetings to identify root cause of problems and identify potential solutions. Make recommendations for ME/EE Design Guidebook and assist in documenting issues and solutions.
  • Simplify rectifier and standardize engineering designs. Drive innovations and product line improvements and cost reductions. 
  • Help develop junior engineering talent, if needed.

Education – Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years experience in Power Supply and/or Rectifier Design

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

Specific and/or specialized Skills:

  • Ability to multitask and oversee all aspects of project development.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents in industrial power supply products. 
  • Ability to respond effectively to inquiries and customer issues. 
  • Ability to deal with non verbal symbolism such as formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses:  

  • All aspects (electrical and mechanical) of industrial power supply and related product design.
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Queensbury, NY

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

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:

Fabricate, assemble, and repair sheet steel and structural steel assemblies.

Functions:

  • Selects gauge and type of sheet metal according to drawings provided
  • Read specifications, blueprints, and job orders as required for proper assembly.
  • Cut, bend, grind, trim, notch, punch, de-burr, clean, and weld sheet steel and structural steel using appropriate machines and hand tools.
  • Plan, lay-out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal parts, products and equipment, utilizing knowledge of working characteristics of metallic and non-metallic materials, machining and lay-out techniques, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
  • Select gauge and type of sheet metal such as galvanized, stainless, or other in accordance with requirements.
  • Layout and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials, using scribers, dividers, squares, and rulers, applying knowledge of shop mathematics and lay-out techniques to develop and trace patterns.
  • Sets up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, and presses to cut and bend materials.
  • Trim, file, grind, buff, and smooth surfaces using hand tools and portable power tools.
  • Weld, solder, bolt, rivet, screw, clip, caulk, and bond component parts to assemble products using hand tools, power tools, and equipment.

Education – Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • Certification to AWS D1.1 by a third-party testing agency preferred 

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

  • One year experience in sheet metal fabrication required
  • Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy
  • Perform a variety of duties which may change often and rate information using measurable standards.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or products specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabrication, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
  • Comply with company safety and environmental regulations.
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Queensbury, NY

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

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:

Assemble, modify, test, and adjust custom mechanical assemblies and apparatus applying knowledge of various assembly techniques and referring to shop drawings and instructions.

Functions:

  • Lifting to 75 pounds may be required.
  • Read and understand blueprints, drawings, wiring diagrams, mechanical prints, assembly and schematic drawings, and receive verbal instructions on work to be performed.
  • Fasten, align, and mount parts, components, relays, using hand and power tools. Route and terminate cables.
  • Attach hardware using nuts, bolts, rivets, screws, or other methods. Cut, bend, grind, de-burr, and mount bus bar.
  • Examine parts/ components that are installed to verify they are free from damage and defects. Notify supervisor if found.
  • Operate basic hand tools, saws, punches, grinders, drills.
  • Clean equipment, wipe clean, vacuum, or blow out metal chips and dirt. Perform work duties as assigned.
  • Clean up shop area of tools and work at the end of each shift.

Education – Experience:

  • 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.
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