Industrial Electrical Controls Technician

Position Overview

Hone your growing skills in industrial automation and become our industrial controls expert at AMS Controls – a world leader in the metal forming industry. Based in St. Louis, MO, you will configure, install, and project manage integrated industrial control systems both on-site and in our office. If you enjoy traveling, working independently, and collaborating within a supportive, entrepreneurial team, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Project manage on-site installations and configurations of integrated control systems.
• Provide phone and e-mail support from the St. Louis office for end users.
• Test and configure new systems and replacement components.
• Collaborate with fellow technicians to design circuits and document procedures.
• Travel extensively – up to 15 days at a time, including international trips – to support client projects.

Required Qualifications

• 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 for installation, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment.
• Hands-on experience with electricity, servos, VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, DVMs, and oscilloscopes; plus strong PC and networking skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication, mathematics, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Controls, Engineering, or a related field.
• Background in manufacturing operations or knowledge of manufacturing processes, particularly metal forming and roll forming.
• Experience with Allen Bradley RSLogix systems, Bosch-Rexroth servo systems, basic hydraulics, NEC familiarity, and CAD software.

Benefits & Perks

• Full-time position.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus paid holidays and PTO.
• A collaborative, innovative work environment with a supportive team.