Job Description

Level: Entry
Job Location: Columbia Machine Inc - Vancouver, WA 98661
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $59,740.00 - $82,400.00 Salary
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: EngineeringAt 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.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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%

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
- Microsoft Office Suite: (ie., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- AutoCAD (Inventor preferred) 2D and 3D
- SalesForce.com
- Vault (preferred)
Skills
- Organizational
- Interpersonal
- Analytical
- Computer/Technical
- Written and Oral Communication
- Project/Process Management
- Clerical/Secretarial
- Direct Sales Experience preferred
Abilities
- 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.
- Strong customer service
Education and/or

Experience:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Vocational or technical training required
- Associates degree, or vocational or technical school degree required
- Cost Research, Estimating, Technical Writing (preferred).
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
- <12 months recent grad to 3 years
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 www.columbiamachine.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 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
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, WA 98661: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person

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
- Microsoft Office Suite: (ie., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- AutoCAD (Inventor preferred) 2D and 3D
- SalesForce.com
- Vault (preferred)
Skills
- Organizational
- Interpersonal
- Analytical
- Computer/Technical
- Written and Oral Communication
- Project/Process Management
- Clerical/Secretarial
- Direct Sales Experience preferred
Abilities
- 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.
- Strong customer service
Education and/or

Experience:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Vocational or technical training required
- Associates degree, or vocational or technical school degree required
- Cost Research, Estimating, Technical Writing (preferred).
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
- <12 months recent grad to 3 years