Mechanical Engineer - Palletizer Division

Summary

Design mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro‑mechanical products, equipment and services.

• Mechanical Design (Large and Small Assemblies Modeling and Design)
• Modeling and 2D detailing
• Develop simple assembly models from concept
• Modify existing designs to meet specific requirements
• Develop designs of medium complexity from concept
• Item Master generation (Part Numbers) and Product Structure creation (Bills of Materials)
• Experience with the integration of Bill of Materials on multiple levels into full systems of machines.
• Engineering Change Control
• (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 option and courses of action; implementing directives.
• Contribute to team effort
• Travel up to 3‑5% to support sales efforts.
• Provide product, service, or equipment technical information to other departments and customers.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

• Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) – as applied to Engineering Systems
• Autodesk Inventor (2016‑2018) & PTC CREO
• (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
• Experience in application of Vendor components, fits, stack‑ups, tolerances, interferences.
• Knowledge of Machine Safety and Industrial safety practices
• Machine Guarding
• Risk Assessments

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

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• 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)
• Experience with the integration of Bills of Materials on multiple levels into full systems of machines

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

Job Type: Full‑time

• 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

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

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

Work Location:

In person