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: Design mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical products, equipment and services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Mechanical Design (Small Assemblies Modeling and Design)
- Modeling and 2D detailing
- Developing large assemblies
- I-parts
- Item Master generation (Part Numbers) and Product Structure creation (Bills of Materials)
- (ECR) Engineering Change Requests, processing and response
- (ECO) Engineering Change Orders, processing and response
- Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge
- Contribute to mechanical engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives.
- Contribute to team effort
- Travel up to 3-5% to support sales efforts.
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 (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) – as applied to Engineering Systems
- Autodesk Inventor
- (PDM) Product Data Management system (i.e., Lawson/M3,Business Central)
- AutoCAD 2D
- Knowledge of Materials, Mechanical Components and their use
- Knowledge of Basic Mechanical systems
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic power and motion systems
- Mechanical/Electric drives
Skills
- Computer/Technical
- Written and Oral Communication
- Analytical
- Project/Process Management
- Clerical/Secretarial
Abilities
- Ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables, as well as have a high level of creative thinking
- Competence in the mechanics of Solids, Stress/Strain Calculations
- Ability to do Hand/Paper calculations, as well as automated processes
- Understanding and desire to work within an environment of Continuous Improvement
- Ability to work within a team environment
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelors degree required
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
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 (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) – as applied to Engineering Systems
- Autodesk Inventor
- (PDM) Product Data Management system (i.e., Lawson/M3,Business Central)
- AutoCAD 2D
- Knowledge of Materials, Mechanical Components and their use
- Knowledge of Basic Mechanical systems
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic power and motion systems
- Mechanical/Electric drives
Skills
- Computer/Technical
- Written and Oral Communication
- Analytical
- Project/Process Management
- Clerical/Secretarial
Abilities
- Ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables, as well as have a high level of creative thinking
- Competence in the mechanics of Solids, Stress/Strain Calculations
- Ability to do Hand/Paper calculations, as well as automated processes
- Understanding and desire to work within an environment of Continuous Improvement
- Ability to work within a team environment
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelors degree required
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