Engineer - Mechanical

Sierra Pacific Company; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health benefits

Retirement plan with employer-paid</n>

Paid vacation and holidays

Full Health Benefits Plan (medical, +d

401(k) with Company Match

Additional Retirement Contributions

Company-paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking an Engineer - Mechanical to design and rebuild lumber manufacturing equipment in Eugene, Oregon. You will assist in developing processing equipment and model concepts using SolidWorks, while leading assemblers and machinists on projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with operations, overseeing installations and start-ups, and ongoing learning to stay at the forefront of lumber machinery technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 1 year experience in lumber industry and/or machine design preferred.
• SolidWorks or 3D modeling software experience required; FEA analysis is a plus.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, drives, welding, and machining preferred.
• Machine center alignment and installation experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and rebuild lumber manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in development and improvement of lumber processing equipment.
• Model detailed concepts and designs using 3D modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Provide leadership and direction to assemblers and machinists.
• Coordinate activities for development of new equipment.
• Plan and supervise installation, upgrades, and start-ups.
• Continuously learn and improve knowledge of industry and equipment.

Skills

3D modeling

Creative problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Machine design experience

Hydraulics, drives, welding, machining

FEA analysis

Machine center alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

3D modeling software

Job description

Engineer - Mechanical

Location: Eugene, Oregon

Full-Time

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.

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 continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.

We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.

Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.

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

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.

About The Position

• Design and rebuild lumber manufacturing equipment
• Assist in the development and improvement of lumber processing equipment
• Effectively model detailed concepts and designs using 3D modeling software
• Provide leadership and direction to assemblers and machinists
• Work with company operations to understand complete application and needs
• Coordinate activities relative to the development of new equipment
• Plan and supervise equipment installation, upgrades, and start-ups
• Work to continuously learn and improve knowledge of industry and equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
• 1 year experience in the lumber industry and/or machine design preferred
• Experience with SolidWorks or 3D modeling software required, FEA analysis experienced is a plus
• Knowledge of hydraulics, drives, welding, and machining preferred
• Machine center alignment and installation experience preferred
• Able to contribute creative solutions and succeed in an innovative environment
• Possess strong problem-solving, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Why Join Our Team?

• 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.

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