Engineer Plant Services Group at Advanced Drainage Systems – Wooster, Ohio

Advanced Drainage Systems

EEO Statement:

Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Engineer Plant Services Group

US-OH-Wooster

Job ID: 2026-20567
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Plant Services
Advanced Drainage Systems

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

The Plant Service Engineer is responsible for the successful implementation of various manufacturing platforms that are used for production in both domestic and international locations. The Plant Services Engineer acts as the project manager for the implementation projects in a designated region. Plant Service Group engineers are the liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing. Travel exceeds 50% and support multiple plants and manufacturing platforms both domestic and international.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership support for Equipment Installations

• Implement PM Programs

• Routinely provide hands-on equipment and process troubleshooting & training

• Perform AutoCAD drawings and functions while maintaining mechanical and electrical drawing files

• Install new production lines

• Support Engineering on R & D of new equipment and processes.

• Have “regional” responsibility, providing multi-plant assistance

• Travel > 75%

• Plastic extrusion or injection mold experience

• PLC troubleshooting skills

• Strong project management skills

• Strong verbal and written communications

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting aptitude

• Proficient in AutoCAD

• Work autonomously and with minimal supervision

• Ability to work within a Team environment

Educational Requirements:

• Prefer minimum 2-yr Associates Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Plastics, or equivalent.

Preferred Experience:

• Read and write Fluently in English and Spanish as needed.

• At least 5 years in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

• Work safely in and around plant equipment

• Work within the plant climate conditions

• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes

• Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles

• Ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours

Leadership Competencies
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.

EEO StatementADS 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.