Controls Engineer

Advanced Drainage Systems • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Advanced Drainage Systems is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, coordinate, and execute electrical and automation projects supporting ADS Manufacturing. The role works closely with Production and Engineering teams to meet stakeholder needs and involves control-system design, programming, equipment installation, testing, troubleshooting, and support for manufacturing plants. Travel in the United States and Canada is required, at 30–35%.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree 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 with PLC and HMI programming 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 pounds, and stand for long periods on concrete flooring.
• Ability to travel in the United States and Canada 30–35% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience in the plastics industry.

Responsibilities

• Work with Production and Engineering teams to meet stakeholder needs.
• Design electrical enclosures, sub-panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with UL/CUL/CSA certifications and NFPA79 wiring standards.
• Define project scope and capture sequences of operation.
• Maintain software, programs, drawings, and files.
• Develop electrical panel designs and conduct design reviews.
• Schedule, coordinate, and install equipment and upgrades.
• Write PLC, HMI, and drive programs for assigned projects.
• Provide startup controls training to production operators and plant maintenance personnel.
• Create bills of materials.
• Provide local and remote support to plants.
• Assist with acceptance testing and debugging of OEM equipment.
• Conduct machine and panel acceptance testing.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans
• Telemedicine with a medical plan
• High-Deductible Health Plan and Health Savings Account
• Dental and vision plans
• Virtual physical therapy
• 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 life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Adoption financial reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
• Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior