Electrical Engineer

Description

Who We Are:

Modula is the leading US manufacturer of vertical lift modules (VLM) and automated storage and retrieval systems. Modula US has Manufacturing plants in Dayton, OH and Lewiston, ME, and remote locations throughout the US. Our corporate global headquarters is in Italy with many locations around the globe. Modula’s goal is to be an exceptional workplace admired for growing and developing talented employees and leaders, building innovative products through the development of a highly skilled and engaged workforce. 

Modula’s Values: We are culture and value driven; regardless of position and title we are all in all the time. 

· Passion- Proud of our work/Modula, love what you do, positive energy, go the extra mile, engaging

· Pursuit of Excellence- Continuous improvement, committed, attention to detail

· Accountability- Lead by example, follow through, integrity, create trust with team & customers

· Agility- Flexible & adaptable, embrace change, ability to multi-task, sense of urgency

· Teamwork- Proactive & effective communication, respect, humility, curious, openminded, diversity

The Electrical Engineer and Scope of Job: 

The purpose of the Electrical Engineer is to develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate must be a proactive Leader assisting the engineering team to support the design and operation of Modula’s products. Embracing Modula culture and values, collaboration with peers is essential to the success of this position. 

Location:

Onsite only in Franklin, OH 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Existing      product lines and New product Introductions:
  • Must       develop an intimate working knowledge of the controls hardware and       software used with our current product lines.
  • Responsible       for maintaining (configurable) controls-related BOMs
  • Implements       and manages controls related Engineering Change Orders. 
  • Coordinates       operating system software updates with production, installations, and       customer service. 
  • Coordinates       electrical and software changes with our Italian team.
  • Assists       with controls training for our production, installations, and customer       service teams.
  • When       necessary provides troubleshooting and issue resolution support to our       production, installations, and customer service teams. 
  • Insures       that Italian designed control systems and components meet or exceed required       US and Canadian standards.
  • Defines       and documents controls changes for special machine applications.
  • Project       lead on NRTL certification of controls systems for North American Market
• Research      and development (US developed products and custom applications)
  • Functional       specification development.
  • Control       system design
  • Develop/coordinate       of communication protocols
  • Software       functional specifications.
  • Machine       HMI design and programming
  • Creates       PLC programs as required.
  • Motion       control system design
  • Control system       functional and safety testing
  • Generate       electrical schematics 
  • Specification,       sourcing, and ERP set-up of controls components 
  • Create       electrical assembly drawings for control cabinets, cabling, and other       electrical elements.
  • Development       of production-related documentation
  • Create       installation and operating manuals
  • Controls       cost estimating
  • Possible       on-site commissioning support for initial product release
  • Controls       related training for production, installations, and customer service.
  • Development       of electrical recommended spare parts lists
  • When       necessary provides troubleshooting and issue resolution support to our       production, installations, and customer service teams. 
• Other
  • Responsible       for maintaining NRTL certification programs. 
  • Helps to       locate, develop, and support outside controls production resources and       suppliers.
  • Takes part       in continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives. 
  • Takes part       in electrical safety initiatives.
  • Takes part       in production process development (ISO 9001) 
  • Works       collaboratively and respectfully with peers

o Assures accurate, pertinent, timely information and design assistance as necessary

o Provides feedback to relevant departments to enhance Modula’s future success

o Adheres to all the established department and company standard operating procedures

o Performs other duties as assigned

Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. It is expected that this role will perform other duties as assigned and collaborate with all levels of Modula Inc. from frontline to leadership.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills: 

This role is pivotal in supporting engineering efforts. The individual in this position must have a high degree of integrity, resourcefulness, and professionalism in working with colleagues and clients. Relationship building, client service, and the ability to follow up in a timely manner are critical for success. The ideal candidate will have relative experience, excellent communication and leadership skills, and manufacturing aptitude.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or      related field (will consider combination of college coursework and work      experience)
• Should this be the case (re: above), proven prior      experience, education, successful work product results, case work must be      exhibited throughout the interview process.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience controls design, including motion      control and PLC controls.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong      communication and presentation abilities
• Excellent      inter functional team working
• Excellent      organizational skills 
• Must be able to communicate      effectively in a cross cultural environment 
• Troubleshooting expertise and attention to detail
• Advanced experience using Office 365, CAD and other      computer applications
• Some travel may be required

Benefits:

• Modula US 401(k) program, company      will match 50% up to 4%
• Medical Insurance: company pays about 85% of the cost.
  • Modula contributes to the Health Savings Account       if high deductible Plan option is chosen.
• Vision Insurance: Standard Company Policy which      Modula company pays the full cost of the employee contribution (if you      elect this benefit)
• Dental Insurance: Standard Company Policy which the      company pays about 85% of the cost.
• Disability      Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term), Modula pays the monthly premiums. 
• Modula company Life      Insurance 
• Additional Voluntary      life insurance is available
• Paid time off      (PTO) earned on a      monthly accrual equaling 176 hours which equates to roughly 22 days per      full calendar year, prorated from your start date.
• 10 Paid Holiday’s      which includes      the Friday after Thanksgiving, and the Monday after Easter Sunday
• Optional Flexible      Spending Account (FSA)with an annual cap per calendar year
• Optional Dependent      Care Account with an annual cap per calendar year

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Work Environment (Position / % of time per day or frequency): 

Walking / 10%

Standing / 10% 

Sitting / 60% 

Twisting, turning, and squatting / 10% 

Pulling, Pushing / Up to 50 lbs. 

Lifting / Up to 50 lbs.