Robotic Systems Integration Engineer 2

Columbia/Okura LLC; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Columbia Okura LLC in Vancouver, WA is seeking an Experienced Mechanical Engineer to design robotic palletizing systems and automated equipment. You will perform production and R&D tasks to ensure performance and safety, building robust documentation and BOMs.

The role requires 3–5 years of engineering experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong CAD skills with Inventor/AutoCAD. Expect a full-time day shift with comprehensive benefits in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 3–5 years professional experience.
• Experience with robotic palletizing systems preferred.
• Strong documentation and BOM management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical and electromechanical designs for robotic palletizing systems using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Verify feasibility of capabilities with system speed, function, and targets.
• Generate and maintain BOMs for system production and pre-order long-lead equipment.
• Prepare assembly, installation, and service documentation.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Electrical/Controls Engineers, Technicians, and Sales to meet requirements.
• Lead risk assessments and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Support Sales with technical questions and product demos.
• Assist Manufacturing and Service with troubleshooting and vendor coordination.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical

Project management

Process management

Computer skills

Clerical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Infor M3

VaultTool

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Columbia/Okura LLC - Vancouver, WA 98661
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $80,172.00 - $111,300.00 Salary
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Engineering

Summary

Responsible for the mechanical design and function of robotic palletizing systems (and associated automated equipment) by completing production and R&D Engineering tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical and electromechanical designs for robotic palletizing systems including End of Arm Tooling, conveyor configuration, system layout and reach studies, custom equipment design using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and specialized programs.
• Verify feasibility of requested capabilities in regards to system speed, overall function, and financial targets.
• Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOM) for system production. Pre-order specialty and long lead-time equipment.
• Generate and maintain documentation for assembly, installation, and customer support.
• Collaborate with other team members such as Project Managers, Electrical/Controls Engineers, Technicians, Sale representatives and others to ensure systems are designed to meet the customer’s requirements.
• Lead risk assessment activities. Ensure product quality and verify that equipment meets current safety standards.
• Follow established processes and make suggested improvements.
• Lead research and development activities to develop new salable options or make improvements to existing designs.
• Support the Sales Department by answering technical questions, confirming system and component capabilities and assisting with product demonstrations.
• Support the Manufacturing Department by answering technical questions, assisting in troubleshooting, investigating quality issues and working with vendors to resolve them.
• Support the Service Department by answering technical questions, assisting in troubleshooting, and investigating parts failures.

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.

Software

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Autodesk Inventor and Vault
• AutoCAD
• ERP Software (Infor M3 and VaultTool)

Equipment Operation

• Pneumatic components and circuits
• Electrical

Skills

• Written, Oral and Electronic (interpersonal) Communication
• Analytical
• Project/Process Management
• Computer/Technical
• Clerical/Secretarial

Abilities

• Ability to provide a respectful work environment for others
• Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• 3-5 years professional experience

Columbia Okura 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Columbia does participate in E-Verify. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company does not sponsor employment visas or work authorization.

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