Career Opportunities

About the Role

Currently seeking a qualified Controls Engineer to work collaboratively with our fabrication shop in Shelton, Washington.

Responsibilities

• 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 ControlLogix 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

• Low‑cost health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plan with employer‑paid contributions
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays
• 401(k) with company match and additional retirement contributions
• Company‑paid life insurance

Pay

The general wage range for this position is $75,000 to $105,000 per year, dependent on experience, skill, knowledge, and education.

About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth‑generation family‑owned company founded in 1949. It is one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States, employing around 6,500 crew members across more than 30 states. The company sustainably manages over 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington, and operates state‑of‑the‑art facilities that convert nearly 100 % of wood into products or electricity.