Are you driven, motivated, and want a career? Do you have an interest in joining one of the worlds leading manufacturers of concrete products equipment & palletizing solutions that have set the standard for over 80 years? Columbia Machine is one of Vancouver's largest employers and we are interested in speaking with you! A family-owned business since 1937, Columbia Machine offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, paid time off, 401K, tuition reimbursement and so much more. If you are looking for a company that values its employees visit us at http://www.columbiamachine.com/to view our current positions and for more information.

Summary: Participates in the design and system integration for the Palletizer Division as well as process control application by developing engineering concepts, methods, program logic control as well as completing production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produces high-quality solutions within defined time constraints using engineering tools such as ACAD, RSLogix, RSView, Infor, Vault Tool and MS Office, to communicate designs
• Improves productivity and consistency within each phase of projects (engineering, production, and installation) by using standard equipment Master
• Provide product, service, or equipment technical and engineering information by answering questions and requests
• Supports and backfills for other engineering team members as needed to release large and complex projects
• Complies with safety standards by designing equipment to adhere to safety standards and reduce product liability
• Contributes to customer service satisfaction by assisting the service department as needed in fielding customer service calls, troubleshooting, and correcting problems
• Continuously improves operating efficiencies by participating and leading in cross-functional teams, eliminating non-valued-added activities; documenting processes; documenting procedures
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications
• Up to 20% of travel
• Other duties as assigned
• Follows all Safety and Company policies as well as procedures including PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Efforts
• Participates in applicable SOP and SWI training

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 essential functions.

Knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)
• Software and programming experience for Allen Bradley PLC and HMIs
• Rockwell Logix PLC Controls (RS Logix5000)
• Rockwell closed-loop VFD as well as Servo drives and controls
• (Graphical Interfaces) Factory Talk preferred
• Ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables, as well as have a high level of creative thinking ability
• Ability to provide a respectful work environment for others
• Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to learn CAD program (i.e., AutoCAD)
• Ability to learn CRM software (Sugar)

Education and/or Experience:

• Degree in Industrial Automation and Controls or 24 months experience (preferred)
• Interest in PC supervisory controls for equipment and/or process controls
• Experience with analyzing and planning workflow
• Experience with analyzing job results

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. Columbia Machine is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce. Columbia also participates in E-Verify. To apply for this exciting career opportunity today, please apply online at www.columbiamachine.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $76,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Work Location: One location