Projects Engineer - Integrated Systems

At Columbia we come to work every day driven by the belief that innovation can transform industries, empower communities, and create a more efficient, sustainable world.

With operations spanning five continents and a commitment to excellence in service and support, our purpose extends beyond engineering advanced equipment. We are pioneering innovation and paving a better tomorrow with factory automation solutions worldwide.

Summary:  Supports the applications engineering / project management department by providing pre-sale and after sale engineering of purchased components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the sales effort as needed by providing systems engineering, assisting with layout design, sourcing and specifying buyout components and develop drawings during quoting process.

• 3D Modeling
• Conveyor systems engineering
• Support the ordering of systems related components (in conjunction with AE, Mechanical Engineering and Purchasing
• Researching new systems and related technology

• Supports AE & PM role for approval packages and turnovers by analyzing information from the customer, quotation, Mechanical Engineering relative to the application requirements for buyout items.

• Systems costing support

• Serves as primary after sale point of contact for Project Management department (PM) for buyout components. Meets technical expectations with clear and concise two-way communication with the internal and external customers. Provides product, service, or equipment technical and engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Manages key vendor/partner relationships and orders to ensure technical compliance; reduce financial risk as well as maximize the financial performance on any given project.
• Special Projects developing costing and tracking tools related to systems content
• Travels as required may include up to 25% travel to support sales and site project management efforts
• Continuously improves operating efficiencies by participating in cross-functional teams, eliminating non-value-added activities and documenting processes and procedures.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

Knowledge-

           Software

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)
• AutoCAD, HyCAD, Inventor, (Demo 3D a plus)

Skills:

• Interpersonal

• Analytical
• Project/Process Management
• Clerical/Secretarial
• Computer/Technical
• Written and Oral Communication

Abilities:

• Ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables, as well as have a high level of creative thinking ability.

Education and/or Experience:                                                  

• *Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• 5 years of professional experience
• Experience with analyzing job results and planning workflow
• Experience with maintaining production schedules, on multiple and simultaneous projects

       *7 years of experience in the field may be a substitute for an Engineering

         degree.

Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):

Activities listed below are required when at a job site, measuring site or troubleshooting equipment:

Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):

Office environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Travel: may include up to 25% travel to support sales and site project management efforts

At a job site this person would be exposed to:

Extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32degrees for more than an hour.

Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.

Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

         Oils: There is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids.

Atmospheric conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE’s):  Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operation performed.

Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify. To apply for this exciting career opportunity today, please apply online at www.columbiamachine.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, WA 98661: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

Knowledge-

           Software

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)
• AutoCAD, HyCAD, Inventor, (Demo 3D a plus)

Skills:

• Interpersonal

• Analytical
• Project/Process Management
• Clerical/Secretarial
• Computer/Technical
• Written and Oral Communication

Abilities:

• Ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables, as well as have a high level of creative thinking ability.

Education and/or Experience:                                                  

• *Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• 5 years of professional experience
• Experience with analyzing job results and planning workflow
• Experience with maintaining production schedules, on multiple and simultaneous projects

       *7 years of experience in the field may be a substitute for an Engineering

         degree.