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Work with a world leader in the metal industry

AMS Controls is an advanced technology provider that designs leading-edge machine control solutions for the metal forming industry. We work for thousands of clients managing thousands of installations, helping them set new standards of operational efficiency in the metal forming industry. We’ve been helping our customers revolutionize the way they run their manufacturing business since 1977.

Strong demand for our world-class controls and integrated systems means we are now looking for a talented and experienced Industrial Electrical Controls Technician to join our team in St. Louis, MO.

If you have strong interpersonal skills, confidence and can operate independently in the field, and would thrive in a company that’s open-minded, supportive, and entrepreneurial, we would love to meet you.

 

Become an expert in AMS Controls integrated systems and products

Your key responsibilities will be split between travel and in-the-office work.

On the days that you travel, you’ll project manage from on-site as you apply your experience in industrial automation to install, wire, and configure our integrated control systems for clients.

Then, from our St. Louis office, you’ll provide phone and e-mail support for end users, as well as conduct testing and configuration of new systems and replacement components. You’ll also collaborate with fellow technicians, designing new circuits and systems, and documenting procedures.

Eventually, you will become one of our resident experts in AMS Controls products.

You’ll often travel to meet clients not just throughout United States, but internationally too. You’ll spend up to 15 days on the road at a time, depending on the client, the project, and scheduling. It’s not enough to be prepared to travel — you have to actively enjoy it.

 

What you need to bring to the table

Experience with the metal forming industry is a plus, but not a strict requirement. It is far more important to have experience in industrial automation/engineering, mechanical maintenance, or similar field, a logical mind, a keen ability to ask questions and a strong electrical background.

This is a physically demanding job that often requires long hours in a factory environment. You will get dirty. You must be able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for up to six hours at a stretch.

You’ll be comfortable asking questions, have a passion for learning new products and picking up new ideas and concepts is second nature to you.

 

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Associate’s degree and/or two years of experience in Industrial Controls, Industrial Electricity, Engineering or a similar field.
• Ability to read and follow electrical prints to install, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
• Experience working with electricity, servos, VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, DVMs, oscilloscopes.
• Strong PC skills. You know your way around Microsoft 365.
• Some experience with PC networking such as DHCP and static IP address settings.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• An understanding of algebra and strong math skills.
• Ambitious people who are not afraid to ask questions. We create complex technical systems and expect you to have questions about how they work.
• Organizational skills. There’s a difference between saying you’re organized and actually being organized.

 

Plus, any of these (or all of them) would be nice to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Controls, Engineering, or similar field.
• Manufacturing operations background or knowledge of manufacturing processes, particularly metal forming, metal folding machines, press breaks, or roll forming.
• Experience with Allen Bradley RSLogix 500 and Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000.
• Experience with Bosch-Rexroth servo systems.
• Basic hydraulics knowledge and ability to read hydraulic prints.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Some CAD software experience.

 

“So what’s in it for me,” you ask?

Based in our St. Louis headquarters, you’ll enjoy being part of a fun, supportive, and highly skilled team that loves to innovate. Plus you’ll enjoy:

• A full-time position.
• Benefits package (medical, dental, vision), paid holidays and and PTO (paid time off).
• A host of other things that make coming to work a pleasant experience!

 

How to maximize your chance of success

If you’re excited about this position you should follow these steps carefully:

1. Prepare a cover letter that is tailored to this role. It must demonstrate you’ve read over this job description and highlight how your experience is applicable. GENERIC COVER LETTERS will be discarded and not considered.
2. Include your resume and ensure it has your proper contact information.
3. No phone calls, please!

We look forward to hearing from you!

 

AMS Controls is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

No relocation fees are available.

Work with a world leader in the metal industry

AMS Controls is an advanced technology provider that designs leading-edge machine control solutions for the metal forming industry. We work for thousands of clients managing thousands of installations, helping them set new standards of operational efficiency in the metal forming industry. We’ve been helping our customers revolutionize the way they run their manufacturing business since 1977.

Strong demand for our world-class controls and integrated systems means we are now looking for a talented and experienced Software Support Specialist to join our team in St. Louis, MO.

If you have strong interpersonal skills, confidence and can operate independently from our office or remotely from your home, and would thrive in a company that’s open-minded, supportive, and entrepreneurial, we would love to meet you.

 

Become an expert in AMS Controls integrated systems and products

From our St Louis office or remotely from your home, you’ll provide phone and e-mail support for end users, as well as conduct testing and configuration of our production management software. You’ll also collaborate with our Industrial Electrical Control Technicians who are in the field, assisting them in installing and troubleshooting our software and network integrations as well as documenting procedures.

Eventually, you will become one of our resident experts in Eclipse Production Management Software and Eclipse Pro, among other products.

You’ll occasionally travel to our customer’s manufacturing locations for product implementations or training. You’ll spend up to 5 days on the road at a time, depending on the client, the project and scheduling. Travel in this position is rare, but sometimes necessary.

 

What you need to bring to the table

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Intellectual curiosity. You’d like to know how things work and are unafraid to ask questions about things you don’t understand.
• Associate’s degree and/or two years of experience in IT and/or database management (MS SQL, mySQL, or others).
• Experience in customer service, assisting customers over the phone or email to install, update, and troubleshoot issues. Ability to explain basic IT/database concepts to end users who have varying levels of knowledge on the subject.
• Experience in Windows management (Windows Server, Windows 11, Windows 10, older Windows, etc.).
• Experience managing backups, security updates, restoring from backups.
• Strong PC skills. You know your way around Microsoft products.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Organizational skills. An ability to document instructions that a lay person can follow.

 

Plus, any of these would be nice to have:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in IT or related field.
• Networking experience, particularly in an industrial enterprise environment.
• Experience working with large data sets.
• Experience implementing ERPs or accounting software.
• An interest in learning about industrial automation.
• Experience training others on any topic.
• Manufacturing operations background or knowledge of manufacturing processes. Our products focus on metal forming manufacturing, so specific knowledge of that industry would be a very big bonus.

 

“So what’s in it for me,” you ask?

Based in our St. Louis headquarters, you’ll enjoy being part of a fun, supportive, and highly skilled team that loves to innovate. Plus you’ll enjoy:

• A full-time position.
• Benefits package (medical, dental, vision), paid holidays and PTO (paid time off).
• Opportunity to work remotely.
• A host of other things that make coming to work a pleasant experience!

 

How to maximize your chance of success

If you’re excited about this position you should follow these steps carefully:

1. Prepare a cover letter that is tailored to this role. It must demonstrate you’ve read over this job description and highlight how your experience is applicable. GENERIC COVER LETTERS will be discarded and not considered.
2. Include your resume and ensure it has your proper contact information.
3. No phone calls, please!

We look forward to hearing from you!

 

AMS Controls is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

No relocation fees are available.