Controls Engineer — Drive Precision Automation & PLCs

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES; Eugene, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and internal promotion

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our fabrication shop, working on motion control systems and PLC/HMI programs for high‑performance machinery.

You will plan installations, supervise commissioning, and optimize processes while collaborating with mill personnel. Expect some overnight travel within California and Washington; strong communication and math skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Motion controllers

PLCs

Servo systems

HMIs

Allen Bradley ControlLogix

Kinetix systems

Machine vision

AutoCAD

Math skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Related degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Allen Bradley Control Logix

Kinetix motion systems

AutoCAD

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our fabrication shop, working on motion control systems and PLC/HMI programs for high‑performance machinery.

You will plan installations, supervise commissioning, and optimize processes while collaborating with mill personnel. Expect some overnight travel within California and Washington; strong communication and math skills are essential.