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 Responsible for the mechanical design and function of robotic palletizing systems (and associated automated equipment) by completing production and R&D Engineering tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop mechanical and electromechanical designs for robotic palletizing systems including End of Arm Tooling, conveyor configuration, system layout and reach studies, custom equipment design using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and specialized programs.
- Verify feasibility of requested capabilities in regards to system speed, overall function, and financial targets.
- Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOM) for system production. Pre-order specialty and long lead-time equipment
- Generate and maintain documentation for assembly, installation, and customer support
- Collaborate with other team members such as Project Managers, Electrical/Controls Engineers, Technicians, Sale representatives and others to ensure systems are designed to meet the customer’s requirements.
- Lead risk assessment activities. Ensure product quality and verify that equipment meets current safety standards.
- Follow established processes and make suggested improvements.
- Lead research and development activities to develop new salable options or make improvements to existing designs
- Support the Sales Department by answering technical questions, confirming system and component capabilities and assisting with product demonstrations
- Support the Manufacturing Department by answering technical questions, assisting in troubleshooting, investigating quality issues and working with vendors to resolve them.
- Support the Service Department by answering technical questions, assisting in troubleshooting, and investigating parts failures.
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 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Autodesk Inventor and Vault
- AutoCAD
- ERP Software (Infor M3 and VaultTool)
Equipment Operation
- Pneumatic components and circuits
- Electrical
Skills
- Written, Oral and Electronic (interpersonal) Communication
- Analytical
- Project/Process Management
- Computer/Technical
- Clerical/Secretarial
Abilities
- Ability to provide a respectful work environment for others
- Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
- 3-5 years professional experience
Columbia Okura 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. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company does not sponsor employment visas or work authorization. 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 3-5 years of professional experience
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa or work authorization sponsorship
- Able to reliably commute to or relocate to Vancouver, Washington
What We Do
Columbia Machine, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing, and support of equipment for various industries, specializing in concrete products equipment, batching and mixing solutions, production equipment molds, and robotic palletizing systems. Based in Vancouver, Washington, the company serves customers in over 100 countries, providing a complete line of machinery to outfit concrete products plants with a legacy of innovation spanning over 85 years.
