Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer (Subject Matter Expert)

Cascade Integration & Development, Inc.; Bend (OR); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 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 specializing in industrial automation and control systems for the water, wastewater, and manufacturing industries.

The Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer (Subject Matter Expert) role involves leading PLC and HMI programming, commissioning, and support across multiple customers and industries, with leadership responsibilities across project teams.

Qualifications

• Core skills include PLC programming and HMI programming with ability to oversee multiple projects.
• Experience writing control narratives, training materials, and testing procedures.
• Ability to lead project teams and coordinate commissioning efforts across customers.

Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Technical Writing
• PLC Programming
• HMI Programming
• Oversee IO checkout and commissioning activities

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Project Oversight

Technical Writing

Tools

UDTs & AOIs

Job description

Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer (Subject Matter Expert)

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.

Position Summary

The Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer (Subject Matter Expert) 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, and includes leadership and oversight responsibilities across project teams.

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

$130,000 to $140,000 per year

Position Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage 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 provide oversight for other programmers


• Define and develop UDTs and AOIs


• Program and review 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


• Oversee 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


• 401(k) with matching


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off

Innovative control systems integration firm based in Bend, Oregon.