Technician IV- Product Development

Advanced Drainage Systems • Columbus, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.
The Product Development Technician IV applies a thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering as related to the variety of aspects within the stormwater treatment area. The Technician IV applies knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions. This individual works on Treatment category projects with a high level of complexity and scope.

Requirements

• Possesses exemplary oral and technical writing skills
• Interacts with internal and external customers supporting sales
• Plans and coordinates complex test procedures for the Treatment Category
• Mentors other technicians as needed
• Treatment Technology Areas including Hydrodynamic Separators, Biofiltration and Fabric Filtration
• Metal and Plastic Prototyping
• Programming (micro-controllers, PLC’s and processors)
• Bachelor’s Degree is a minimum
• 7+ years of similar experience

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in CAD, structural design, and FEA (finite element analysis)
• Data processing / signal manipulations and deductions

Responsibilities

• Serves as the technical specialist for the organization in the application of equipment, prototyping, or testing methods in the Treatment and Hydraulics area
• Develops new techniques and/or improved processes, equipment, or test procedures
• Keeps informed of new testing / equipment developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs or applications
• Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates testing programs
• Receives supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits
• General Lab upkeep
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy, an employee assistance program (EAP), and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
• Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), adoption financial reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.
• 100% paid by ADS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees