Mechanical Applications Sales Engineer

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.

by identifying their needs, preparing quotes, layouts, and margin sheets and, providing competitive solutions that meet their needs.

• Supports the sales process by preparing sales documents (layouts, quotes, cost workups) by following entire sales process from initial quote through the closing of the order for individual pieces of standard equipment and plant layouts made with standard equipment.
• Maintain standard equipment costing by confirming price with vendors, comparing costing on recaps of previous jobs, standardizing costing of equipment.
• Maintains Standard plant layouts and standard equipment blocks with the latest engineering releases in order to provide accurate dimensions on quotes.
• Contributes to continuous improvement effort by documenting processes and procedures, eliminating non-value added activities and participating in cross-functional CI teams.
• Create Equipment installation packages for individual equipment and standard plants.
• Contributes to team effort by being willing to take on new assignments of fill in for others as needed.
• Travel up to 10%

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.

• AutoCAD (Inventor preferred) 2D and 3D
• Vault (preferred)

• Organizational
• Interpersonal
• Analytical
• Computer/Technical
• Written and Oral Communication
• Project/Process Management

• Excellent ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to communicate with broad levels of the organization
• Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere.

• High School diploma or GED required
• Vocational or technical training required
• Associates degree, or vocational or technical school degree required
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred