Emulation Engineer

Summary

Kasa Companies is seeking an Emulation Engineer to develop accurate virtual models of conveyor and automation systems. The role involves creating and maintaining custom conveyor modules, supporting project teams and customers, interpreting system requirements, participating in project meetings, and helping improve system performance and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update custom conveyor modules that mimic real world physics and geometry needed for emulation
• Develop, maintain, and update internal process documents to aid in consistency from one project to the next
• Maintain a working knowledge of the mechanical and controls operations of all relevant conveyor types (such as Belted, CDLR, Skid, OHP&F, MDR, Shoe Sorters, ARB, etc.) pertinent to the industry in which they are working
• Read Scope of Work for a system and understand what is required or ask questions of the PM/PE to get clarification
• Engage with customers effectively as needed on projects
• Travel responsibilities may include site visitation for data gathering and customer interaction
• Works alone or with project team and communicate well with the project lead and or project manager
• Attends and actively participates in project meetings
• Understands and follows Kasa Standard Operating Procedures
• Exemplifies Kasa Values including Teamwork, Integrity, Relationships, Play, Improvement, Perseverance, Conscientiousness and Excellence
• Demonstrates Kasa's Behavioral Norms including Be Present, Speak Your Truth, Attend to Safety & Be Open to Outcomes
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all attendance standards and company policies
• Other duties as assigned
• Completes company LEAN training and participates in Kaizen events as needed
• Understands Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements and how it applies to this position as determined by ISO 9001 and to facilitate continuous improvement
• Completes forklift training

Skills

• Highschool diploma/GED required
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel & Outlook required
• Ability to interpret a variety of instruction, either written or verbal, diagram or schedule
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers in a one-on-one and/or group setting
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, proportions and percentages
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Ability to work with confidential customer date
• Must have skills in organization, prioritization and time management
• Ability to work under stress to meet project deadlines and attention to detail
• This position operates in a remote setting. It routinely requires using standard office equipment, such as computer, phones, copiers, fax machines, etc. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday. 7:30am-4:30pm. Occasional evenings and weened work may be required as job duties demand. Travel is required
• Performance of the required duties will require ability to occasionally climb permanent and temporary stairs, climb ladders, negotiate work areas under construction, balance, stoop, kneel, couch, or crawl
• Occasionally requires use of construction personnel hoists
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Performing this job regularly requires use of hands to touch, handle or manipulate objects tools or controls
• Performing this job also regularly requires ability to sit, stand, talk and hear
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight
• Employee must be capable of using tools, and able to help install equipment and make adjustments/modifications to that equipment
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or one to three years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Highschool diploma/GED required
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel & Outlook required
• Ability to interpret a variety of instruction, either written or verbal, diagram or schedule
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers in a one-on-one and/or group setting
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, proportions and percentages
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Ability to work with confidential customer date
• Must have skills in organization, prioritization and time management
• Ability to work under stress to meet project deadlines and attention to detail
• This position operates in a remote setting. It routinely requires using standard office equipment, such as computer, phones, copiers, fax machines, etc. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday. 7:30am-4:30pm. Occasional evenings and weened work may be required as job duties demand. Travel is required
• Performance of the required duties will require ability to occasionally climb permanent and temporary stairs, climb ladders, negotiate work areas under construction, balance, stoop, kneel, couch, or crawl
• Occasionally requires use of construction personnel hoists
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Performing this job regularly requires use of hands to touch, handle or manipulate objects tools or controls
• Performing this job also regularly requires ability to sit, stand, talk and hear
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight
• Employee must be capable of using tools, and able to help install equipment and make adjustments/modifications to that equipment

Nice to Haves

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or one to three years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Benefits

• Remote work setting
• Company LEAN training
• Participation in Kaizen events as needed
• Forklift training