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ECS Proud to Support T.R.E.K.
ECS Solutions is always looking to support programs that encourage young people to explore the engineering and manufacturing industries. A strong workforce starts with exposure to these important fields long before college. This summer we are proud to be a sponsor for the T.R.E.K. Summer Experience.
Native Spanish Speakers Drive Results at ECS
ECS Solutions (ECS) continually evolves to respond to the needs of our clients. In many cases, this is evident in the form of new services or specialized training and certifications to address changing technology. Another area where we have placed considerable emphasis over the last decade is diversity within the ranks of the ECS team. Specifically, we have placed marked effort into growing the number of our native Spanish-speaking teammates.
According to the US Department of Labor, the overall composition of Hispanic workers grew from 8.5% in 1990 to 18% in 2020. They project that this will be over 21% of the overall workforce by 2030. In 2020 Hispanic workers already made up more than 25% of the total workforce in six states including key agricultural locations like California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the number of Hispanic workers in management jobs more than doubled to over 10% today from just over 5% in 2000.
ECS is thrilled to be named “One of Indiana’s Best Places to Work” again!
ECS is thrilled to be named “One of Indiana’s Best Places to Work” for the fourth year in a row!
A multitude of industries from across the state are represented on the 2023 Best Places to Work in Indiana list – with a total of 125 Hoosier businesses recognized, including nearly 40 newcomers from last year. This marks the 18th edition of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce initiative.
The Process Functional Ecosystem
Companies that operate in multi-step, multi-ingredient batch processing operations employ a combination of complex procedures, business and operational systems, and communications. The range of tools and machinery used to process a potentially vast array of ingredients and process steps are what it takes to make processors successful. Entire working cultures emerge from these operations that foster a focus and achieve positive outcomes.
The more specialized the market and operation, the lower number of people who operate within that domain. This doesn’t always allow for regular interaction with a broad spectrum of manufacturing peers, which can leave individuals and organizations feeling they are so unique that they are relatively isolated. They frequently feel little confidence that people outside their close-knit internal group can effectively understand, let alone support them. The possibility exists that they are rare, but they are not entirely unique and there are outside firms that are also closely aligned and, in fact, true peers as well.
ECS Solutions (ECS) operates upon this landscape. They have established a collective corporate consciousness that is aligned with the DNA of their core clients: batch processors. ECS is immersed in the behaviors and characteristics of these clients, and it is reflected in nearly every aspect of their operation. (more…)
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ECS Continues to Grow!
We are so excited to introduce you to new ECS team member, Jim Herwig, Systems Engineer 3.
Jim brings 45 years of professional experience and extensive technology expertise. Jim’s specialties are in process control systems using both PLC (Rockwell) and DCS (DeltaV & PROVOX) platforms. He also has extensive experience with data historian software and control system networks. In addition, Jim worked as an adjunct instructor at Muscatine Community College in Iowa for 20 years. Jim is working for us on a part-time basis as he moves into a “semi-retirement” stage in his career.
ECS is thrilled to welcome Jim to the family!
ECS Continues to Grow!
Welcome Noah Hurt, Systems Engineer 1.
From Co-Op to Full-time!
Noah started as a Co-Op student with ECS in January 2021. He recently completed his degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and joined ECS as a full-time Systems Engineer 1 in early 2022.
Noah works primarily in our Bowling Green office.
Glad to have you on the team, Noah!
Dynamic Perspective Objects with Sepasoft’s Batch Module
One of the most exciting things about Sepasoft’s Batch and Procedure module is that it enables tight integration between the process cell (as it is functionally defined) and the graphical interface (how it is presented to the user). By using the various tools in the Ignition toolbox (creative scripting, querying, and binding), it is possible to create dynamic views that represent the ISA-88 objects of a process cell. As the process cell definition changes (new units, new phases, etc) these dynamic objects automatically update as needed. This allows for less development time, a consistent user experience, and a lower maintenance control system. (more…)
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ECS Continues to Grow!
Please say hello to Brian Grossman, Systems Technician 1!
Brian joined ECS in 2022 with 8 years of professional experience that includes AC/DC control circuitry, blueprint interpretation, hardware diagnostics, wiring schematics, soldering, relays and pressure switches, fork truck, and programming. Brian obtained his BS in Electronics Engineering from Excelsior College in 2019.
ECS is pleased to welcome Brian to the team!
ECS Continues to Grow!
ECS is pleased to welcome Santiago Gonzalez!
Santiago is joining our team as a Systems Engineer 3, bringing over 30 years of expertise in industrial process controls and experience in numerous industries worldwide. After doing contract work for ECS since 2018, we are thrilled to have him on board full-time.
Growing up in Spain, Santiago obtained his education in Electrical Engineering. After college, he owned and operated a systems integration business in Venezuela for nearly 25 years. His motion control and packaging experience will expand ECS’s expertise in those areas. Santiago also has extensive experience in Safety Systems (TUV FS Engineer Certified), HMI development, controls design and development, batch management, and project management.
Welcome to ECS, Santiago!
ECS Earns Sepasoft Gold Certificate for the Batch Procedure Module
ECS is proud to have earned a Sepasoft gold certificate for the Batch Procedure Module!
The Batch Procedure Module adds batch processing, continuous processing, and general procedure control, based on the ISA-88 Standard, to the Ignition® Platform. Recipe management is simplified by combining sequence control with parameter values in an intuitive graphical user interface. Real-time data collection of batch details provide analysis and electronic batch records.
You can view our company profile in the Sepasoft Integrator Directory here.
