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.
Careers at AMSC
Summary:
Want to be part of the future of the grid? AMSC’s Network and Planning Engineers apply our state-of-the-art converter-based FACTS technology to meet cutting-edge grid requirements on projects around the world. Our team of experts supports AMSC’s Gridtec & Windtec Solutions by conducting power system studies and modeling for AMSC’s STATCOMs, Superconductor Cables, Wind Turbine Controls, Capacitor Banks and other grid products. This position offers opportunities for career advancement within both technical and managerial tracks.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake application and design studies for AMSC’s products including STATCOMs, power electronic converters, fault current limiters, capacitor banks & harmonic filters, hydrogen electrolyzer power supplies and high-capacity superconductor cable systems
- Use power system software to perform load flow, transient stability, harmonic and electromagnetic transient studies to meet system requirements and develop solutions
- Perform power systems analyses and design/recommend solutions for:
- Renewable energy interconnection
- Transmission and distribution system expansion
- Voltage stability
- Industrial power quality problems
- Green Hydrogen production
- Write study reports and technical project proposals for AMSC grid projects
- Prepare technical papers and deliver technical presentations for trade shows, technical conferences, and customer outreach
- Develop and maintain power system software models for AMSC grid products
- Actively participate existing product improvement and new product development
- Performs appropriate economic evaluations of transmission and distribution system expansion plans to accompany technical evaluations of recommended alternatives.
- Forge relationships with utility engineers, industry consultants and cross discipline internal team members
Education and Experience:
- Minimum education: BS in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on power systems; MS and PhD welcome
- Minimum 3 years industry experience, e.g. utility planning, power system consultancies, or OEM grid applications
Desired Skills and Competencies:
- Proficiency in the following software applications:
- Transient stability simulation tools (preferably PSS/E or PowerFactory)
- EMT simulation tools (PSCAD or EMTP-RV)
- python or Fortran programming
- Distribution planning software (CYME, Milsoft WindMil or DNV Synergi)
- Real-time digital simulators (preferably RTDS)
- Fortran or C compilers
- Experience with utility planning, renewable interconnection, or industrial power quality studies
- Experience developing, maintaining, and using power system software models of converter-based grid resources
- Understanding of power electronics devices, control systems, and their applications in utility and industrial applications
- Comfortable working directly with customers to generate interest in AMSC’s products
- Capable of collaborating and cultivating customer relationships
- Familiarity with industrial/utility electrical equipment standards and specifications
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills
- Up to 20% travel (local and International) may be required
- US Citizen or Green Card Holder
AMSC is an EEO M/F/D/V
Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:
The IT Helpdesk Intern reports to the IT Manager and is responsible for providing excellent customer service and technical support to employees, contractors, and customers. This is a collaborative position that involves a combination of technical expertise and customer service. This role is responsible for the technical administration, maintenance, programming, and repair of the PC and network equipment, as well as, taking the lead on new instructional technology projects, hardware and software installation, problem diagnosis, and troubleshooting.
Functions:
- Provide help desk support for all employees
- Provide immediate problem resolution or escalation to appropriate level of support/management
- PC troubleshooting, hardware, and software
- Receives requests for software installation, assistance, and support from end users, performs hardware and software installations and diagnostic procedures, including the use of software utility programs to diagnose and troubleshoot problems
- Configures workstations for end users, utilizing a standard desktop configuration
- Performs basic network troubleshooting
- Troubleshoots and resolves access and connectivity issues
- Provides end user support for on-site printing/copying/multifunction services
- Assists with installing cabling and end user devices
- Update and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the IT department and Company
- Manage the Help Desk Queue and assign to the proper analyst
- Close out IT tickets in a timely manner
Education – Experience:
- Education and/or experience equivalent to college student majoring in an accredited information Technology program
Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:
- Strong Windows 10 skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
- Ability to install PC hardware in a network environment.
- Ability to setup PC hardware and software.
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot PC problems.
- Clear written and verbal skills essential. Ability to follow through on tasks assigned.
- Frequent end user interaction requires interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
- US citizenship required.
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!
AMSC is an EEO M/F/D/V
This role will be at our NEPSI location, in Queensbury, NY.
Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:
- Work directly with customers / engineering firms to respond to technical questions / issues at all phases of the project (pre-award through post energization).
- Provide design submittal drawings in a timely manner that accurately reflect specified designs in a timely manner. Work with the proposal / sales engineer to ensure that the design reflects agreed upon design elements.
- Follow-up with customers to ensure that the design approval process moves forward in a timely manner. Follow-up with customer to get to a design approved status.
- Design with lessons learned in mind. Work with the quality manager to ensure that quality / reliability issues found pre and post shipment are addressed in future designs.
- Develop designs that ensure reliability, compliance to industry standards, and conformance to applicable industry standards.
- Provide adequate design detail for production. Ensure part numbers are accurate and provided for key components. Show internal construction details to a degree that allows for semi-skilled labor to construct and assemble the design without being overly burdensome to engineering.
- Assist operations with alternate components designs / suppliers when availability of specified or approved component becomes problematic for reasons such as lead time or availability.
- Stay abreast of the latest component technology, test methods, and applicable industry standards and incorporate into designs as required and advantageous for safety, cost, etc.
- Participate in customer factory acceptance testing as needed or requested.
- BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 4 + years’ experience in practical design engineering and high voltage testing
- A strong background in AutoCAD is required.
- Contribute to the development of new designs and concepts.
- The ability to switch between multiple projects quickly and provide team members with detailed technical support in both the design and debugging stages of the project is required.
- Written and oral communications with marketing, applications, engineering, manufacturing, service, and department directors to define and modify product or process specifications.
- Written and oral communication with customers or potential customers at the level and frequency determined by engineering or project managers.
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
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.
- BS/BA in Business or related field and/or equivalent.
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience with increasingly complex responsibilities in contracts envirorunent 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.
Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:
The Accounting Clerk is responsible for providing general administrative and clerical support to the Finance Department.
Functions:
- Entry level transactional duties for Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Matching paid invoices to checks and mailing checks
- Filing paid and unpaid invoices
- Entering and reconciliation of credit card transactions
- Expense report verification and processing
- Assist with pulling of selections for periodic audit and billing support
- Assist other team members with tracking and completing quarter end reports and other support needed for SOX documentation
- Other accounting tasks as needed
- Availability 15-25 hours per week
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelors of Accounting program or I yr. Accounting experience required
- Ability to work as part of a team and to use professional discretion with confidential and other sensitive in formation
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Competent with Microsoft Office and PC computers
- Ability to work with a variety of people and projects
- Understanding of the importance of customer relations with emphasis on the services that Finance provides to internal and external clients
- Willingness to learn, grow and take on new tasks and responsibilities
AMSC is an EEO M/F/DN
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.
This role will be at our NEPSI location, in Queensbury, NY.
Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:
- Assemble and wire control panels by referring to shop drawings and instructions.
- Start-up, commission, service, maintain, and trouble-shoot NEPSI products, such as capacitor banks and filter banks, MVTVSS, snubbers, and MSP’s.
- Select specified wires to route and terminate according to instructions and drawings.
- Label wires per instructions provided.
- Properly cut, splice, lug, terminate, and label all wiring.
- 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.
- Ensure proper components are installed in appropriate sequence, per established methods, instructions, and drawings.
- Ensure proper clearances between front panel and back panel components.
- Install components such as relays, controllers, plc’s/hmi, fuse blocks, fuses, i/o devices, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, Panduit, lights, indicators, switches.
- Perform process audits as requested.
- Understand and comply with NEPSI quality system requirements.
- Perform basic testing and debugging of wiring circuits as required.
- Adhere to NEPSI and customer’s site safety requirements, including drug screening when requested.
- Communicate with customers regarding troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and commissioning of NEPSI equipment.
- Travel required.
- The successful candidate must have a valid passport and driver’s license and no felony convictions.
Required: Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Required: Background or prior job experience in electrical control circuit design and operation.
Required: Ability to read blueprints; Ability to operate basic hand tools; Knowledge of high voltage distribution design and systems including established safety protocol and procedures; Ability to collaborate and communicate with customers, must be able to work under pressure.