Controls Engineer

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an Controls Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will design, coordinate, and execute electrical and automation projects to support ADS Manufacturing. If you are passionate about automation and have strong technical skills, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely 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 scope of work and capture sequence 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 training on controls for production operators and plant maintenance.
• Create necessary bill of materials.
• Provide local and remote support to plants.
• Assist in acceptance testing and debugging of equipment from OEMs.
• Conduct machine and panel acceptance testing.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the plastics industry.
• 5+ years of designing electrical control systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Teams, OneNote, Office, Excel, 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/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.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley RSLogix 5, 500 & Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7, ProTool, WinCC Software, Allen Bradley Factory Talk View, Yaskawa and Allen Bradley Variable Frequency Drives, B&R Automation Studio, Fanuc Robotics, Allen Bradley Kinetix Drives and Servo Motion, and Automation Direct DirectSoft 5 & C-More.
• 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.
• Travel in the US and Canada required (30-35%).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated with a track record of completing projects on time and within budget.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical components, AC/DC motors/drives, and PLCs.
• Proficiency in reading and creating electrical diagrams and panel layouts using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical.

Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare 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)*, 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.

Why Join ADS?

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.