Mechanical Engineer IV PD
Job Details
Job Location
Columbia Machine Inc - Vancouver, WA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$100786.00 - $132613.00 Salary
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Engineering
Description
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 designs of medium complexity from concept
Develop full machine assemblies from concept
Integration of full machines into large system assemblies
Manipulate and handle large system assemblies
Integration of new Vendor parts into assemblies at all levels
Item Master generation (Part Numbers) and Product Structure creation (Bills of Materials)
Integrate Bills of Materials on multiple levels into machine assemblies
Change/Update/Edit items and structures within (PDM) Product Data Management system to correct issues
Estimate Project and Product Costs
Manage a CPD Equipment Product line in a PDM system
Develop mechanical design concepts, calculations and data bases within a managed CPD product line.
Work across CPD product line areas to design associated CPD product line areas.
Utilize mechanical design knowledge to develop solutions to requirements in new Applications and Sales opportunities.
Develop hydraulic and pneumatic systems and solutions for design applications
Design of linear and rotary drive trains for specific applications
Development of mechanical drive systems and solutions for design applications
Responsible for major R D Projects
Create estimates on Engineering project hours, scope and timeline
Work with Customer care Parts Sales on parts research, sales of aftermarket parts and retrofits and conversions as full Engineering Projects.
Assist Applications, Sales, and Service
Service troubleshooting, developing solutions to field problems
Supporting Sales in new and innovative product line solutions, cost estimates, sales and applications oversight in product line.
Participate in new product development within product line
Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements
Maintain professional and technical knowledge
Contribute to team effort.
Travel up to 20% - Customer Care and Sales field support
Understand Divisional Product line sufficiently to support Customer Care and Sales in the field
Understand Industry concepts sufficiently to take part in competitive field surveys
Closely assist Service on equipment service and troubleshooting issues.
Work with Customer care Parts Sales on parts research, sales of aftermarket parts and retrofits and conversions as full Engineering Projects.
Constant (over 66%)
Decision Making
(Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department. Job may contribute to important strategy, operational and business decisions that affect the department.)
Problem Solving
(Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring; require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed..
Frequent (33%-66%)
Independence of Action
(Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department. Job may contribute to important strategy, operational and business decisions that affect the department.)
Occasional (10%-33%)
Supervisory Responsibilities
(Supervises work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling work and reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity. May offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments, but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.)
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
Autodesk Inventor (2016-2018) & PTC CREO
AutoCAD 2D
Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PPt, Outlook)
PDM (ie. InforM3) and Manufacturing software systems
Other
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
Understand the specific safety aspects of a Machine product line
(Specific) Divisional Product Knowledge
Principle Engineer for one or more models of Palletizers
Good understanding of the handling characteristics of typical palletized products, pallets and sheets
(Understand Specific) Divisional products to assist Applications and Sales
to do estimates on Engineering project hours, scope and timeline
to understand accounting of costs, make equipment cost estimates for Applications
Skills
Analytical
Project/Process Management
Computer/Technical
Written and Oral Communication
FEA (Finite Element Analysis) preferred
Abilities
Ability to perform Mechanics of Solids, Stress / Strain Calculations
Ability to do Hand/Paper calculations, as well as automated processes
Able to do estimates on Engineering project hours, scope and timeline
Able to understand accounting of costs, make equipment cost estimates for Applications
Ability to work within a team environment
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
P.E. (Professional Engineer license) preferred
10 or more years relevant experience
Experience with PDM and Manufacturing software systems preferred
Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):
Constant (over 66%)
Hearing, Listening
Frequent (33%-66%)
Sitting, Talking
Occasional (10%-33%)
Standing, Walking, Bending, Stooping, Climbing Stairs, Kneeling, Squatting, Crouching
Crawling, Balancing, Reaching Overhead, Pulling, Pushing, Shoveling
Carrying from up to 10 to 30 pounds
Lifting from up to 10 to 30 pounds
Seldom (1-10%)
*Carrying from 30 to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds
*Lifting from 30 to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds
*Never exceeding our company manual lifting policy and corresponding SOPs.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
Office environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
When visiting customer sites:
Occasional (10%-33%)
Outdoor environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
Extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 320 for more than an hour.
Extreme heat: Temperatures above 1000 for more than an hour.
Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body.
Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanicals parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to
chemicals.
Atmospheric conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
Travel up to 20%
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's): Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operation performed.
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
Autodesk Inventor (2016-2018) & PTC CREO
AutoCAD 2D
Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PPt, Outlook)
PDM (ie. InforM3) and Manufacturing software systems
Other
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
Understand the specific safety aspects of a Machine product line
(Specific) Divisional Product Knowledge
Principle Engineer for one or more models of Palletizers
Good understanding of the handling characteristics of typical palletized products, pallets and sheets
(Understand Specific) Divisional products to assist Applications and Sales
to do estimates on Engineering project hours, scope and timeline
to understand accounting of costs, make equipment cost estimates for Applications
Skills
Analytical
Project/Process Management
Computer/Technical
Written and Oral Communication
FEA (Finite Element Analysis) preferred
Abilities
Ability to perform Mechanics of Solids, Stress / Strain Calculations
Ability to do Hand/Paper calculations, as well as automated processes
Able to do estimates on Engineering project hours, scope and timeline
Able to understand accounting of costs, make equipment cost estimates for Applications
Ability to work within a team environment
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
P.E. (Professional Engineer license) preferred
10 or more years relevant experience
Experience with PDM and Manufacturing software systems preferred
Job Details
Job Location
Columbia Machine Inc - Vancouver, WA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$100786.00 - $132613.00 Salary
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Engineering
Description
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 designs of medium complexity from concept
Develop full machine assemblies from concept
Integration of full machines into large system assemblies
Manipulate and handle large system assemblies
Integration of new Vendor parts into assemblies at all levels
Item Master generation (Part Numbers) and Product Structure creation (Bills of Materials)
Integrate Bills of Materials on multiple levels into machine assemblies
Change/Update/Edit items and structures within (PDM) Product Data Management system to correct issues
Estimate Project and Product Costs
Manage a CPD Equipment Product line in a PDM system
Develop mechanical design concepts, calculations and data bases within a managed CPD product line.
Work across CPD product line areas to design associated CPD product line areas.
Utilize mechanical design knowledge to develop solutions to requirements in new Applications and Sales opportunities.
Develop hydraulic and pneumatic systems and solutions for design applications
Design of linear and rotary drive trains for specific applications
Development of mechanical drive systems and solutions for design applications
Responsible for major R D Projects
Create estimates on Engineering project hours, scope and timeline
Work with Customer care Parts Sales on parts research, sales of aftermarket parts and retrofits and conversions as full Engineering Projects.
Assist Applications, Sales, and Service
Service troubleshooting, developing solutions to field problems
Supporting Sales in new and innovative product line solutions, cost estimates, sales and applications oversight in product line.
Participate in new product development within product line
Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements
Maintain professional and technical knowledge
Contribute to team effort.
Travel up to 20% - Customer Care and Sales field support
Understand Divisional Product line sufficiently to support Customer Care and Sales in the field
Understand Industry concepts sufficiently to take part in competitive field surveys
Closely assist Service on equipment service and troubleshooting issues.
Work with Customer care Parts Sales on parts research, sales of aftermarket parts and retrofits and conversions as full Engineering Projects.
Constant (over 66%)
Decision Making
(Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department. Job may contribute to important strategy, operational and business decisions that affect the department.)
Problem Solving
(Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring; require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed..
Frequent (33%-66%)
Independence of Action
(Decisions have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department. Job may contribute to important strategy, operational and business decisions that affect the department.)
Occasional (10%-33%)
Supervisory Responsibilities
(Supervises work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling work and reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity. May offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments, but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.)
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
Autodesk Inventor (2016-2018) & PTC CREO
AutoCAD 2D
Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PPt, Outlook)
PDM (ie. InforM3) and Manufacturing software systems
Other
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
Understand the specific safety aspects of a Machine product line
(Specific) Divisional Product Knowledge
Principle Engineer for one or more models of Palletizers
Good understanding of the handling characteristics of typical palletized products, pallets and sheets
(Understand Specific) Divisional products to assist Applications and Sales
to do estimates on Engineering project hours, scope and timeline
to understand accounting of costs, make equipment cost estimates for Applications
Skills
Analytical
Project/Process Management
Computer/Technical
Written and Oral Communication
FEA (Finite Element Analysis) preferred
Abilities
Ability to perform Mechanics of Solids, Stress / Strain Calculations
Ability to do Hand/Paper calculations, as well as automated processes
Able to do estimates on Engineering project hours, scope and timeline
Able to understand accounting of costs, make equipment cost estimates for Applications
Ability to work within a team environment
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
P.E. (Professional Engineer license) preferred
10 or more years relevant experience
Experience with PDM and Manufacturing software systems preferred
Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):
Constant (over 66%)
Hearing, Listening
Frequent (33%-66%)
Sitting, Talking
Occasional (10%-33%)
Standing, Walking, Bending, Stooping, Climbing Stairs, Kneeling, Squatting, Crouching
Crawling, Balancing, Reaching Overhead, Pulling, Pushing, Shoveling
Carrying from up to 10 to 30 pounds
Lifting from up to 10 to 30 pounds
Seldom (1-10%)
*Carrying from 30 to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds
*Lifting from 30 to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds
*Never exceeding our company manual lifting policy and corresponding SOPs.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
Office environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
When visiting customer sites:
Occasional (10%-33%)
Outdoor environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
Extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 320 for more than an hour.
Extreme heat: Temperatures above 1000 for more than an hour.
Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body.
Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanicals parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to
chemicals.
Atmospheric conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
Travel up to 20%
Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's): Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operation performed.
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
Autodesk Inventor (2016-2018) & PTC CREO
AutoCAD 2D
Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PPt, Outlook)
PDM (ie. InforM3) and Manufacturing software systems
Other
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
Understand the specific safety aspects of a Machine product line
(Specific) Divisional Product Knowledge
Principle Engineer for one or more models of Palletizers
Good understanding of the handling characteristics of typical palletized products, pallets and sheets
(Understand Specific) Divisional products to assist Applications and Sales
to do estimates on Engineering project hours, scope and timeline
to understand accounting of costs, make equipment cost estimates for Applications
Skills
Analytical
Project/Process Management
Computer/Technical
Written and Oral Communication
FEA (Finite Element Analysis) preferred
Abilities
Ability to perform Mechanics of Solids, Stress / Strain Calculations
Ability to do Hand/Paper calculations, as well as automated processes
Able to do estimates on Engineering project hours, scope and timeline
Able to understand accounting of costs, make equipment cost estimates for Applications
Ability to work within a team environment
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
P.E. (Professional Engineer license) preferred
10 or more years relevant experience
Experience with PDM and Manufacturing software systems preferred
Job ID: 489799934
Originally Posted on: 8/17/2025
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