Instrument and Controls Engineer

Cascade Integration & Development, Inc.; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cascade Integration & Development (CID) is a Bend, Oregon based systems integration firm focused on industrial automation and control systems for water, wastewater, and manufacturing. The Instrument and Controls Engineer role covers PLC and HMI programming, commissioning, and support across multiple software platforms.

Travel 5%–20% supports field work and customer deployments. Office-based in a climate-controlled environment with PPE training for field tasks; salary ranges from $50,000 to

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming, HMI programming, and commissioning.
• Experience across Ignition, AVEVA, and FactoryTalk View platforms.
• Senior-level professional with customer-facing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: oversee projects and assist other PMs.
• Technical Writing: author and oversee training materials and procedures.
• PLC Programming: develop complete PLC programs and reusable code blocks.
• HMI Programming: develop complete HMI applications and graphics screens.
• Field/Commissioning: support commissioning efforts and execute test plans with customers.

Skills

PlantPAx

RSLogix/Studio 5000

SCADA/HMI development

Ignition/AVEVA/FactoryTalk View

Tools

Industrial automation software

Job description

Cascade Integration & Development (CID) is a Bend, Oregon based systems integration firm specializing in industrial automation and control systems for the water, wastewater, and manufacturing industries. Since 2004, CID has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality PLC, SCADA, and panel fabrication solutions, combining strong technical expertise with a practical, hands‑on approach to solving complex operational challenges. Our team is collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects in a supportive and professional environment.

CID is seeking a talented individual who not only meets the technical requirements of the position, but also brings the professionalism, positivity, and care needed to serve our customers effectively. The duties outlined below represent the full range of responsibilities associated with the most senior level of this role; responsibilities may be adjusted based on experience and position level.

For this position, CID is specifically seeking candidates with experience in PlantPAx, Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000, and SCADA/HMI development across platforms including Ignition, AVEVA, and FactoryTalk View.

Position Summary

The Instrument and Controls Engineer position at CID involves various disciplines, with core responsibilities in PLC programming, HMI programming, commissioning, and support efforts. The position provides variety across software platforms, customers, and industries.

Engineers at CID primarily work in a climate-controlled office environment with their own cubicle or office. Field work entails various industrial environments that require PPE and safety training.

Travel

Remote work to commission customer systems or provide support is expected anywhere from 5% to 20% of the time. Travel may include air travel, hotel stays, and meals covered per diem.

Salary Range

$50,000 to $140,000 per year, commensurate with experience

Position Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage projects and provide oversight for other project managers

Technical Writing

• Author and oversee development of training materials, control narratives, and functional test procedures

PLC Programming

• Develop complete PLC programs and review work across project teams
• Define and develop UDTs and AOIs
• Program subsets of code across projects

HMI Programming

• Develop and oversee complete HMI applications
• Develop OIT programs and graphic screens using pre-built objects
• Develop UDTs and templates
• Configure HMI platforms, historians, and reporting
• Manage commissioning efforts and execute test plans with customers
• Perform IO checkout including signal triggering and loop sourcing
• Configure PLC firmware, communication modules, VFDs, and instrumentation

Additional Skills Considered

• Secondary or tertiary PLC or HMI platform experience
• GAMP knowledge
• Sales and customer relations experience
• Industry certifications
• Previous industry experience
• PC, OS, and OIT setup and configuration
• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off