Chris Johns
About Chris Johns
Chris Johns is an Electrical Controls Engineer at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. in Hamilton, Ohio, specializing in AC drive upgrades and PLC programming with extensive experience in logic design and HMI interface development.
Work at Advanced Drainage Systems
Chris Johns has been employed at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. as an Electrical Controls Engineer since 2018. In this role, he focuses on enhancing electrical control systems and implementing AC drive upgrades. His work is based in Hamilton, Ohio, where he has contributed to various projects over the past six years.
Education and Expertise
Chris Johns holds an Associate's degree in Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician from Sinclair Community College, which he completed from 2004 to 2006. He furthered his education at Wright State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 2014 to 2018. His educational background supports his expertise in configuring and programming PLCs, particularly with RSLogix 500, 5000, and DirectSoft 6.
Background in Electrical Controls
Prior to his current position, Chris Johns worked as an Electrical Technician at LeSaint Logistics from 2006 to 2012. His experience includes logic design using Allen Bradley RSLogix and Studio, as well as Automation Direct. He specializes in AC drive upgrades with brands such as Yaskawa, Power Flex, and Toshiba.
Technical Skills and Tools
Chris Johns is proficient in designing HMI interfaces with a focus on user-friendliness, utilizing tools like Panel View, C-More, and Photoshop. He also employs AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN for creating panel layouts and schematics, enhancing his capability in electrical control system design.