Description
To provide engineering services in regards to development, design, detailing, analysis, production, cost estimating, revisions, QA, application, sales, and customer support of products produced by Modula Inc.
Requirements
- Takes part in research and development projects as assigned.
- Takes part in the continuing improvement of current products and processes.
- Creates and/or executes engineering change notices.
- Designs components and assemblies. Tasks may include concept, design, component/material selection, creation of fabrication/assembly drawings, analysis, BOMS, routings, cost estimates, testing, and documentation.
- Assist production planning and purchasing on make/buy decisions.
- Take part in on-site and off-site training as assigned related to the generation of programs used to produce parts on our automated equipment.
- Generate machine programs for the production of parts. May include 2D and 3D laser cutting, punching, forming and robotic welding.
- Provide technical support to the production group. Activities include production order review/processing, answering questions, developing production and QA procedures, first article inspections, assisting in troubleshooting problems with components or processing equipment, and the design of production aids such as fixtures and racking.
- Provided technical support to Customer Care when required. Activities include assistance with troubleshooting site issues and support for requested field modifications.
- Provide technical support to Sales when required. Activities include answering questions, assisting with product application, evaluating and implementing special requests, cost estimating, machine layouts, and obtaining seismic analysis when required.
- Takes part in customer project work. Activities may include system layouts, creation of BOMs and shipping lists, material requisition, custom component design, assistance in production release, installation drawings and documentation, assembly of customer manuals, creation of spare parts listings, and installation and commissioning technical support.
- Contacts customers and dealers through phone communication or in person to clarify any concerns or questions about their project
- May be asked to go to a customer site for project kick-off meetings, site measurements and evaluation, system audits, issue resolution, and to provide on-site training assistance. This may include hands-on work.
- Works collaboratively and respectfully with peers
- Assures accurate, pertinent, timely information and design assistance as necessary
- Provides feedback to relevant departments to enhance Modula’s future success
- Adheres to all established department and company standard operating procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned
- III. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or eight (5) years related job experience
- Proficient user in computer applications, including Microsoft Office, 2D AutoCAD and 3D modeling. Experience with PTC Creo modeling, Windchill document management, FEA analysis, and SAP is preferred.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in a cross cultural environment (multilingual or bilingual incumbent, especially that of Italian, is preferred)
Level I – 0 to 3 years of experience, limited skills, limited authority, and limited responsibility
Level II – 3 to 5 years of experience, demonstrates skills in a number of areas, ability to make some level of decisions with minimal supervision
Level III – 5 or more years of experience, mastery of majority of necessary skills, needs no direct guidance on everyday tasks, able to work independently
- PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Position % of time per day or frequency
Walking 20%
Sitting/Standing 70%
Twisting, turning, and Squatting 10%
Climbing Stepladder occasional
Pulling/Pushing Up to 150 lbs. using pallet jack
Lifting Up to 50 lbs.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or 8 to 10 years of related job experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with 2D AutoCAD
- Proficiency with 3D modeling
- Effective communication in a cross-cultural environment
- Experience with PTC Creo modeling
- Experience with Windchill document management
- Experience with FEA analysis
- Experience with SAP
- Multilingual or bilingual communication, especially Italian
What We Do
The Role of Automation in Solving Warehouse Efficiency Challenges Running a warehouse is no picnic. Lines of goods, people constantly asking for something and deadlines hanging over their heads. Statistics say that the average level of picking errors varies between 1% and 3%, which can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue annually for large operations. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. This is exactly why there is more and more talk about automation—a solution that can save nerves and speed up work. The best warehouse picking solutions like vertical lift module are becoming the standard today, as they help save time, reduce errors and increase productivity. Let’s dig in a bit deeper. Why Warehouses Are Losing Efficiency A warehouse is like a giant jigsaw puzzle as everything has to be in its place, workers have to know exactly where everything is, and all this has to be in perfect timing. If only one part is disturbed, the whole picture falls apart. The problem is that warehouses often operate according to the "make do" principle. Workers rely on experience or even intuition to find the goods, which means it takes weeks for a new employee to get the hang of it. Meanwhile, orders are late and customers are getting annoyed. Another pain point is the unoptimized schedule. If the goods are not arranged logically, say, the best-selling products are at completely opposite ends of the warehouse, workers waste hours just walking around. At the end of the day, more time is spent walking than working. Add to that human error. One wrong box or product exchange can start a chain of problems: an unhappy customer, returns, extra costs and a bad review. And we all know how much negative reviews on the internet hurt. And of course, there is the perennial problem of labor shortages. It is increasingly difficult to find people willing to do physically demanding jobs in the warehouse, so those who remain often work overtime and under stress. The result? A drop in productivity and an even greater chance of mistakes. How Automation Is Changing the Game Automation is quiet, reliable and always there. Faster Commissioning, Less Stress Instead of a worker wasting time walking the aisles, warehouse robotic automated systems bring goods directly to where they need to go. This means less unnecessary walking and more completed orders in a shorter period of time. People can focus on tasks that require attention and logic rather than running around the warehouse. Fewer Mistakes, More Satisfied Customers Warehouse errors aren't just inconvenient; they cost customers time, money and trust. Automated systems excel at repeating routine tasks without fail. When the number of incorrectly delivered products is reduced, the number of returns is also reduced. The Best Warehouse Picking Solutions: What to Look Out for Just like you don't buy any phone just because it's new, the same goes for automation. You need to know what is really useful. Flexibility and Scalability Business is changing and growing, and storage must keep up with that pace. A good picking solution is one that can be scaled up when orders spike. You don't want to go back to the beginning in a year and think about new systems. Flexibility and scalability mean long-term security. Space Optimization Many warehouse owners think they lack square footage, when in fact they lack better organization. Automation helps to use the height of the warehouse, not just the width, so suddenly, you open up a lot more space than you thought you had. It's like getting a new warehouse—but without moving. Easy Integration No one wants to introduce a system that behaves like it's from another planet. The best solutions are those that easily integrate with the software you already use. This way you avoid duplication of work and unnecessary complications. Instead of balancing ten different tools, you have everything in one stable system. Advantages That Should Not Be Ignored Automation is not just for show. Here's what it actually brings: Lower costs: fewer mistakes and more work done in the same time. Happier employees: no more frantically searching for boxes, but focus on more important tasks. Faster deliveries: and that means happier customers and a better reputation. Fear of Change Quite naturally, when automation is mentioned, many immediately think of job losses or huge costs. But the real truth is that machines are there to make work easier, not to replace people. Workers still make decisions and solve problems, and systems perform routine tasks. And yes, the initial investment can be serious, but the long-term savings and better organization quickly offset those costs. Conclusion Warehouses will never be completely stress-free, but automation makes a huge difference. From faster and more accurate picking to better utilization of space, the best warehouse picking solutions turn chaos into an organized system. If your warehouse still feels like an obstacle course, maybe it's time to let automation show what it can do.
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