Controls Engineer

Advanced Drainage Systems•Hilliard, OH

About The Position

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, coordinate, and execute electrical and automation projects that support its manufacturing operations. The role works closely with Production and Engineering teams to meet stakeholder needs and provides local and remote support to plants. The engineer designs electrical enclosures, sub-panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and control panels; develops PLC, HMI, and drive programs; coordinates equipment installations and upgrades; and supports testing, startup, troubleshooting, and operator and maintenance training. The position requires travel in the United States and Canada (30–35%) and the ability to work around manufacturing equipment and electrical panels. ADS is a manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions with a manufacturing and distribution network. The company emphasizes innovation, inclusion, continuous improvement, and sustainability, including recycling more than half a billion pounds of plastic annually.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the plastics industry.
At least 5 years of experience designing electrical control systems.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, OneNote, Office, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
Self-motivated, with a track record of completing projects on time and within budget.
Familiarity with applicable rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards.
Experience troubleshooting electrical components, AC/DC motors and drives, and PLCs.
Proficiency in reading and creating electrical diagrams and panel layouts using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.
Experience programming PLCs and HMIs for Automation Direct, Siemens, and Allen Bradley.
Ability to walk and crawl around equipment, kneel or sit in front of electrical panels, lift up to 25 lbs., and stand for long periods on concrete flooring.
Ability to travel in the United States and Canada (30–35%).

Responsibilities

Work with Production and Engineering teams to meet stakeholder needs.
Design electrical enclosures, sub-panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and electrical control panels; conduct design reviews.
Ensure compliance with UL/CUL/CSA certifications and NFPA79 wiring standards.
Define project scopes and capture sequences of operation.
Maintain software, programs, drawings, and files.
Schedule, coordinate, and install equipment and upgrades.
Write PLC, HMI, and drive programs for assigned projects.
Provide startup training on controls for production operators and plant maintenance staff.
Create bills of materials as needed.
Provide local and remote support to plants.
Assist with acceptance testing and debugging of equipment from OEMs.
Conduct machine and panel acceptance testing.
Troubleshoot electrical components, AC/DC motors and drives, and PLCs.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine, an HDHP and HSA, dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy, and an employee assistance program.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
401(k) retirement program with company match.
Voluntary employee stock purchase plan.
Financial wellness planning.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible spending accounts for child care and health care.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Basic and voluntary life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Adoption financial reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.