Engineer - Controls

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and promotion from within

Excellent low-cost health benefits

Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions

Paid vacation and 10 holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES, based in Redding, California, seeks a professional to program and tune motion control systems within the machinery industry. Responsibilities include designing control systems, supervising installations, and implementing improvements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and expertise in PLCs and motion control systems. Enjoy excellent benefits such as low-cost health care, retirement contributions, and a supportive work environment focused on growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of motion controllers, PLCs, servo systems, and HMIs.
• Experience with servo and hydraulic motion control and tuning preferred.
• Ability to manage time and priorities under demanding circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Program and tune multiple axes of motion control.
• Design control systems used in high-performance machinery.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Motion controllers

PLCs

Servo systems

HMIs

Time management

Communication skills

AutoCAD

Math skills

Education

Related Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience

Tools

Allen Bradley Control Logix

Kinetix systems

Machine vision

Job description

About the Position

• Program and tune multiple axes 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

Qualifications

• Related Bachelor’s 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

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 and additional retirement contributions
• Company‑paid life insurance

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Compensation

The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $75,000 to $105,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.