Controls Engineer - Infiltrator Water Technologies

Infiltrator Water Technologies (IWT) is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. IWT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ticker: WMS, NYSE).

The majority of our products are produced almost entirely from recycled resins. Infiltrator’s recycling operation is among the country’s top twenty producers / consumers of recycled resins and among only a few of whom consume 100% of that resin in the finished products produced. Infiltrator operates some of largest molding machines and robotics producing the largest plastic molded parts in the world. IWT has always and continues to compete on innovation; we hold over 200 patents.

Now Hiring a Controls Engineer to join our team!  

Great environment and competitive comprehensive benefits package!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are currently seeking a Controls Engineer for our Manufacturing campus in Winchester, KY.  This is a full-time, on site, exempt position that reports directly into our technical team. This position is highly critical to our overall market leadership strategy and has project leadership responsibility.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installation, modification, programming, troubleshooting and repair of highly engineered and highly automated industrial equipment controlled by PLC, PC and other dedicated controls.
• Design, plan, install and program complex controls systems and networks for injection molding, material handling and other specialized equipment utilizing PLC and HMI software for brands like; Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Beckhoff.
• Lead the programming and troubleshooting of flexible automation with robots and gantries.
• Manage relationships with key partners, vendors, and suppliers in executing assigned projects to ensure successful completion.
• Take the lead on specifying vendors for replacement parts, continuous improvement, and value creation.
• Work with other teams and assist in routine maintenance and emergency repairs of equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (must have):

• Degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum 7 years industrial experience
• Proven PLC and HMI Programming experience - Siemens / Beckhoff / Allen Bradley / B&R.
• Proven Industrial Networking experience - Profinet, Profibus, WinCC, ServoMotion, EtherCAT, Ignition / SQL / Allen Bradley / Factory Talk.
• Fanuc robotics programming experience.
• Must be able to work in adverse working conditions such as heat, wet, cold, noise, etc.
• Possess excellent analytical skills, data interpretation and communicate them timely and succinctly.
• Knowledge of safety practices such as lockout/tagout, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and proper use of PPE

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.