MILAWUKIE, OR — ECD, known for its thermal monitoring and analysis technology, announced the hiring of Michael Pliska as its director of engineering. In this position, he will support all product lines and market sectors.
“The director of engineering role at ECD was precisely the type of position I was hoping to find,” Pliska said. “I’ve become accustomed to working at companies that lead in their respective product classes, and I’m thrilled to have landed at another organization where this is the case. Having worked at large and small firms managing engineering teams of all sizes, I hope to leverage my experience with the Taguchi method of quality engineering and integrate that into the uniquely agile and responsive approach found with smaller, more nimble businesses. Being able to oversee both the engineering management side and the technical elements of embedded controls and rugged electronics is the ideal role for me. I have found that at ECD.”
Pliska is a graduate of Portland State University and holds a BS in mechanical engineering, and MS in physics and an MBA. His background includes experience in mechanical engineering, software engineering and business management.
He will implement systems that can streamline development, maximize digital capability and continue offering user-friendly process control technologies to ECD customers. This role will also include overseeing all engineering aspects as the company looks to modernize its thermal profiling, dry storage and machine quality management product line-up.
“We are set to launch a revolutionary new thermal profiling product in January 2023 and plan to keep our foot on the gas,” shared Tara Fischer, president of ECD. “Michael will be instrumental in helping us bring robust, innovative technology to market in an expedited fashion. His skill set is exactly what we were seeking, and we know his expertise will enable excellent results for ECD and our customers.”