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Product Applications Engineer III Job in Hilliard, Ohio US

Product Applications Engineer III

Advanced Drainage Systems - Hilliard, OH

Posted: 1/20/2026 - Expires: 2/20/2026

Job ID: 293111025

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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.


Product Applications Engineer III

US-OH-Hilliard

Job ID: 2026-20365
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: National Standards and Applications
Remote - OH

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 Applications Engineer III to join our team! In this mid-level engineering role, you will apply sound engineering judgment to deliver highquality technical solutions, support product applications, and contribute to cross-functional initiatives. You will balance handson problem solving with knowledge sharing, collaboration, and process improvements—helping elevate team capabilities while supporting customer and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Execution & Product Support

  • Provide accurate, timely technical support for product applications, design inquiries, and system performance questions.
  • Diagnose and resolve moderately complex or non-standard scenarios using engineering principles grounded in product constraints and customer requirements.
  • Review and refine technical documentation, contributing to updates or enhancements of design tools and resources.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for internal and external stakeholders.

Project & Cross-Functional Work

  • Lead defined portions of multidisciplinary projects involving engineering, sales, product management, and quality teams.
  • Support continuous improvement through participation in process enhancements, pilot programs, and new tool or product rollouts.
  • Provide technical content, training support, or feedback loops to ensure successful launches of new tools, services, or product offerings.

Mentorship & Team Collaboration

  • Informally mentor earlycareer engineers by sharing best practices, lessons learned, and technical insights.
  • Review peer work for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with engineering standards, offering constructive and supportive feedback.
  • Actively contribute to team knowledge-sharing, onboarding, and internal resource development.

Process & Capability Development

  • Identify recurring issues and propose improvements to documentation, tools, or workflows.
  • Raise technical or operational concerns proactively and recommend practical, engineering-informed alternatives.
  • Model shared accountability through consistent followthrough, effective communication, and a collaborative team mindset.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or a related engineering discipline.
  • EIT certification required; PE licensure preferred or actively in progress.
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Experience in technical customer support, field engineering, or infrastructure product applications preferred.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with sound engineering judgment.
  • Clear, confident communicator able to tailor messaging for technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Collaborative, teamoriented mindset with a focus on shared success.
  • Highly organized and reliable, capable of managing multiple workstreams and adapting to shifting priorities.
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and proactive in offering solutions.
 

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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.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Attained Certificate of equivalency for a HS degree
Job Reference Code
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