Engineer - Controls

Sierra Pacific Industries • Shelton, WA

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About The Position

Currently, we are seeking a qualified Controls Engineer to work collaboratively with our fabrication shop in Shelton, Washington. The role involves programming and tuning multiple axes of motion control, programming and debugging PLCs and HMIs, and designing control systems used in high-performance machinery. The engineer will plan and coordinate new equipment installations, supervise the installation and optimization of machinery, and identify and implement process improvements. Additionally, the engineer will administer modifications of existing PLC programs in conjunction with mill personnel, efficiently manage multiple projects and processes across a large scope of work, and train personnel in the maintenance and operation of equipment. Some overnight travel to divisions within California and Washington will be required, along with providing phone support for division technicians for troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Related Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
• Strong working knowledge of motion controllers, PLCs, servo systems, and HMIs
• Ability to manage time and priorities under demanding circumstances
• Excellent communication, listening, and reasoning skills
• Strong math skills

Nice To Haves

• 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
• AutoCAD proficiency a plus

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
• Train personnel in maintenance and operation of equipment
• Provide phone support for division technicians for troubleshooting

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Forestry and Logging
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree