Engineer - Controls

Sierra Pacific Company

Eugene (OR)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 115,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Internal training

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Eugene, Oregon seeks a qualified Controls Engineer to join our fabrication shop. You will design, program, tune motion control systems, PLCs and HMIs for high‑performance machinery, and coordinate new equipment installations.

The role requires strong teamwork, field install support, and occasional overnight travel within CA and WA, with competitive compensation and a benefits package.

Qualifications

Related degree or equivalent industry experience.
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 control

PLC programming

Servo tuning

HMI programming

Control Logix

Kinetix

Machine vision

Time management

Communication

AutoCAD

Math skills

Education

Related degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Control Logix

Kinetix

Job description

Engineer - Controls

Eugene Fabrication Shop, Eugene, OR

Open Job Type: Full-Time

About the Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family‑owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific owns and sustainably manages more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state‑of‑the‑art sawmills and other facilities, including manufacturing, custom wood‑framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations. Our company also runs eight biomass‑fueled power plants that convert waste wood into electricity. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug‑free and tobacco‑free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E‑verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees.

Position Overview

Currently, we are seeking a qualified Controls Engineer to work collaboratively with our fabrication shop in Eugene, Oregon.

Benefits

We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer‑paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company‑paid Life Insurance.

Salary

The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $70,000 and $115,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.

Equal Opportunity

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

Drug‑Free Policy

As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result.

Accommodation for Disabilities

We provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call 800‑378‑8001 or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049.

Why Join Our Team?

Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

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