Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. · 9 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Hilliard, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAdvanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. The Controls Engineer will design, coordinate, and execute electrical and automation projects to support manufacturing, ensuring all automated systems meet production needs and providing technical support to facilities.
ConstructionIndustrialManufacturingWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Works closely with the Production and Engineering teams to ensure all work meets the needs of the key stakeholders
Designs large electrical enclosures, sub-panel layouts, and wiring diagrams to align with UL/CUL/CSA certifications and NFPA79 wiring standards. Review other engineer’s designs
Performs Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) on large electrical panels and electrical equipment
Works with project originators, as needed, to ensure the scope of work is properly defined and the sequence of operation is captured
Maintains software, programs, drawings, and files by keeping them current and accurate
Develops electrical panel designs and conducts panel design reviews with team
Works with the various Operations teams to schedule, coordinate, and install equipment and equipment upgrades
Writes PLC, HMI, Drive & etc. programs for the various assigned projects. Expert level PLC programmer
Provide startup training on Controls that is easily understood at the production operator and plant maintenance levels
Creates the necessary bill of materials
Travel in US and Canada, anticipated travel requirements 35%
Provide local and remote support to the plants. Subject matter expert for electrical and controls support
Lead acceptance testing and debugging of equipment from OEM’s
Conducts the necessary machine & panel acceptance testing based on the scope of work required
Lead Controls Upgrade Projects
Manage installation contractors
Mentor other Controls Engineers
Qualification
Required
BS Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience
Strong organizational, analytical, & systematic problem-solving skills
Experience using Microsoft Office Applications (Teams, OneNote, Office, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Self-motivated with a proven track record of bringing projects in on-time and within established budget
Familiarity and ability to comply with all applicable rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards
Aptitude for working collaboratively with multiple disciplines within teams and projects
Experience troubleshooting electrical components, AC/DC motors/drives, & PLC's
Modifying and creating PLC & HMI programs for the following manufacturers: Automation Direct, Siemens, Allen Bradley
Reading and creating electrical diagrams, panel layouts, & etc. using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical
Familiar with Allen Bradley - RSLogix 5, 500 & Studio 5000
Familiar with Siemens – Simatic Manager & TIA Portal. S7 Technology & Simotion for Motion
Familiar with Allen Bradley Factory Talk View ME and Studio 5000 View Designer
Familiar with Yaskawa and Allen Bradley Variable Frequency Drives
Familiar with B&R Automation Studio
Familiar with Fanuc Robotics
Familiar with Allen Bradley Kinetix Drives and Servo Motion
Familiar with Automation Direct – DirectSoft 5 & C-More
Preferred
5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably tied to the plastics industry
7+ years of designing electrical control systems
Benefits
Medical and prescription drug plans
Telemedicine (with medical plan)
High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental and vision plans
Virtual physical therapy
An employee assistance program (EAP)
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs
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)
Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection
Company
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Headquartered in Hilliard Ohio, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc (ADS) is the leading manufacturer of high performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe, providing a comprehensive suite of water management products and drainage solutions.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$850MKey Investors
CPP Investments
2022-06-02Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-08-20Post Ipo Secondary· $350M
2014-07-25IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Cottrill
EVP, CFO and Treasurer
Tim Makowski
VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
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