Engineer - Controls

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family‑owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees proudly 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.

We are seeking a qualified Controls Engineer to work collaboratively with our fabrication shop in Shelton, Washington
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• 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

• 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

We provide an excellent benefits package including a full Health Benefits Plan (medical, dental, and vision) with low‑cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, and company‑paid Life Insurance. We offer paid vacation, 10 holidays, a retirement plan with employer‑paid contributions, and training and career advancement opportunities.

If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:
Sierra Pacific Industries
Human Resources
421 South Front Street
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427‑8201
or apply online at spi.careers
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Sierra Pacific Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

The general wage range for this position 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.