MILWAUKIE, OR — ECD continues to bolster its engineering department with the addition of Nicholas Chase, senior software engineer, and Rahul Bilakanti, manufacturing engineer.
“We are launching new products at an unprecedented pace, with three M.O.L.E. EV-series thermal profilers developed and commercialized within the last year,” said Tara Fischer, president of ECD, underscoring the company’s five-year R&D roadmap. “So far, our team has executed our strategy perfectly. Nick and Rahul bring fresh eyes and outstanding credentials to our engineering department and have already been instrumental in our success. We are thrilled to have them on board.”
Chase joins ECD with over a decade of experience. In his new role, he will drive development process efficiency, ensure product software provides an intuitive user experience and implement robust testing procedures.
In his role, Bilakanti will oversee production and quality for the company’s in-house manufacturing operation, which produces M.O.L.E. thermal profilers, SmartDRY desiccant cabinets, soldering machine verification pallets, baked goods and oven sensors.
Since joining ECD, Chase and Bilakanti have already contributed to their respective fields. Chase has completed a project for ECD’s Baking Division regarding the integration of food safety KillStep Calculator functionality into the new touchscreen M.O.L.E. EV6 thermal profiling hardware. Bilakanti has contributed to manufacturing waste reduction using 3D-printed fixtures and is leading the implementation of digitized manufacturing processes to streamline workflows.
