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Engineer - Controls

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES, Redding, CA, United States


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.

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