Engineer - Controls

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Currently, we are seeking a qualified Controls Engineer to work collaboratively with our fabrication shop in Eugene, Oregon.

Responsibilities

Program and tune multiple axis of motion control; Program and debug PLCs and HMIs; Design control systems used in high-performance machinery; Plan and coordinate new equipment installations; Supervise installation and optimization of machinery; Identify and implement process improvements; Administer modifications of existing PLC programs in conjunction with mill personnel; Efficiently manage multiple projects and processes across a large scope of work, simultaneously gauging task priority; Train personnel in maintenance and operation of equipment; Some overnight travel to divisions within California and Washington; Provide phone support for division technicians for troubleshooting

Requirements

Related degree or equivalent industry experience required; Strong working knowledge of motion controllers, PLCs, servo systems, and HMIs; Ability to manage time and priorities under demanding circumstances; Excellent communication, listening, and reasoning skills; Strong math skills

Nice to have

Experience with servo and hydraulic motion control and tuning preferred; Experience with Allen Bradley Control Logix and Kinetix systems preferred; Machine vision experience a plus; AutoCAD proficiency a plus

Benefits

We train and promote from within; Excellent low-cost health benefits; Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions; Paid vacation and 10 holidays; Full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums; 401(k) with Company Match; Additional Retirement Contributions; Company-paid Life Insurance; Opportunities for personal and professional growth