Projects Engineer - Integrated Systems

Columbia Machine World Headquarters•Vancouver, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Supports the applications engineering / project management department by providing pre-sale and after sale engineering of purchased components.

Requirements

Knowledge- Software Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook) AutoCAD, HyCAD, Inventor, (Demo 3D a plus)
Skills: Interpersonal 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 ability.
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
5 years of professional experience
Experience with analyzing job results and planning workflow
Experience with maintaining production schedules, on multiple and simultaneous projects
7 years of experience in the field may be a substitute for an Engineering degree.

Nice To Haves

Demo 3D a plus

Responsibilities

Support the sales effort as needed by providing systems engineering, assisting with layout design, sourcing and specifying buyout components and develop drawings during quoting process.
3D Modeling Conveyor systems engineering
Support the ordering of systems related components (in conjunction with AE, Mechanical Engineering and Purchasing
Researching new systems and related technology
Supports AE & PM role for approval packages and turnovers by analyzing information from the customer, quotation, Mechanical Engineering relative to the application requirements for buyout items.
Systems costing support
Serves as primary after sale point of contact for Project Management department (PM) for buyout components.
Meets technical expectations with clear and concise two-way communication with the internal and external customers.
Provides product, service, or equipment technical and engineering information by answering questions and requests.
Manages key vendor/partner relationships and orders to ensure technical compliance; reduce financial risk as well as maximize the financial performance on any given project.
Special Projects developing costing and tracking tools related to systems content
Travels as required may include up to 25% travel to support sales and site project management efforts
Continuously improves operating efficiencies by participating in cross-functional teams, eliminating non-value-added activities and documenting processes and procedures.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.