Mechanical Engineer II

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 (Large and Small Assemblies Modeling and Design)

· Modeling and 2D detailing

· Develop simple assembly models from concept

· Develop large assemblies from Copy Design

· Integration of new Vendor parts into assembly

· I-parts

· Item Master generation (Part Numbers) and Product Structure creation (Bills of Materials)

· Engineering Change Control

· (ECR) Engineering Change Requests, processing and response

· (ECO) Engineering Change Orders, processing and response

· Maximize the efficiency of the department

· Maximize the probability of success within each phase of projects (engineering, production, and installation)

· Provide product, service, or equipment technical and engineering information

· Determine improvements by analyzing cost-benefit ratios of equipment, supplies, or service application in customer environment; engineering or proposing changes in equipment, processes, or use of materials or services.

· 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 option and courses of action; implementing directives.

· Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed in a timely fashion.

· 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 (2016-2018)

· (PDM) Product Data Management system (i.e., Lawson/M3)

· AutoCAD 2D a plus

· Knowledge of Materials, Mechanical Components and their use

· Knowledge of Basic Mechanical systems

· Hydraulic power and motion systems and the application of basic hydraulic components:

· Valves, Motors, Cylinders

· Understanding of hydraulic circuits and schematics

· Pneumatic power and motion systems and the application of basic pneumatic components:

· Valves, Motors, Cylinders

· Understanding of hydraulic circuits and schematics

· Mechanical / Electric drives

· Design of linear and rotary drive trains for specific applications

· Understand the interfacing of multiple machines into an operational system

· Knowledge of Machine Safety and Industrial safety practices

· Machine Guarding

· Risk Assessments

Skills

· 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

· Competence in the mechanics of Solids, Stress/Strain Calculations

· Ability to do Hand/Paper calculations, as well as automated processes

· Ability to work within a Team environment with above average interpersonal relationship skills

· Humbleness with manufacturing personnel

· Values the opinions of others

· Understanding and desire to work within an environment of Continuous Improvement

· Ability to focus beyond the individual

· Understanding the human need for flexibility with processes

· Strive for the good of the Team and Columbia

· Manage the workflow on projects within Individual Team members

Education and/or Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required

· 2 to 4 years relevant work experience

· (Application Specific) Experience with (PDM) Product Data Management and Manufacturing software systems

· Experience with (PDM) Product Data Management and Manufacturing software systems

· for Item Master generation (Part Numbers) and Product Structure creation (Bills of Materials)

· for the integration of Bills of Materials on multiple levels into full systems of machines

· Experience in application of Vendor components, fits, stack-ups, tolerances, interferences

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. 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

Pay: $84,800.00 - $111,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person