Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer Sierra Pacific Industries -

Shelton, WA Posted:

3/6/2026 -

Expires:

6/4/2026

Job ID:

291031089 Job Description At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are 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 are proud to 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. Currently, we are seeking a qualified Controls Engineer to work collaboratively with our fabrication shop in Shelton, Washington. About the Position Program and tune multiple axis 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 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. We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. How to Apply 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 and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $75,000 and $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. Job Summary Company Details Company Sierra Pacific Industries Industry Sawmills Job Information Location Shelton, WA Website https://spi-ind.com/careers Job Type Full Time Employee Education Level Bachelor's degree Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Salary/Wage $75,000.00 - $105,000.00 /year Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Reference Code 98584 Age Requirement 18 Hazardous Testing Required Drug testing/screening Background checks Reference checks Federal Contractor Yes Affirmative Action Plan Yes