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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Facilities Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - Titanium Aerospace Manufacturing - **Company:** PCT - Pacific Cast Technologies - **Location:** Albany, OR, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Ladder Logic, Reliability Engineering, Structured Text, Control Structures, Control Logix PLC, Process Control Systems, Compact Logix PLC, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-290504349DDCC5ECF6/ ## About the Role While PLC programming (especially Allen-Bradley) is the core of this role, experience with Ignition (Inductive Automation) or other SCADA systems is ideal but not required., * Strong PLC programming skills, with emphasis on Allen-Bradley platforms. * Knowledge of industrial control system architecture, including PLC/PAC platforms, HMI interfaces, and high-speed or multi-axis motion control. * Solid understanding of ladder logic, structured text, and industrial control programming. * Experience with instrumentation, sensors, control loops, and industrial measurement systems. * Ignition SCADA or Inductive Automation experience is preferred. * Background with high-temperature or high-pressure manufacturing equipment; foundry or metals experience strongly preferred. * Hands - on experience diagnosing electrical faults, verifying wiring integrity, and performing maintenance inside industrial control cabinets. * Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop sheets, and technical manuals. * Strong communication and project-management skills. * Familiarity with capital project funding processes and basic engineering-related accounting practices., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering preferred; equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. * Oregon LME license or higher preferred; ability to meet licensing requirements after hire is expected. * Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation, instrumentation, or PLC controls; foundry or investment casting experience is a plus. Working Environment * Combination of office work and hands-on exposure in active foundry areas. * Exposure to heat, noise, vibration, and industrial equipment. * Occasional local travel to vendors, integrators, and equipment suppliers. ## Description We're looking for a Facilities Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support and enhance the control systems and instrumentation that power our investment casting foundry. This role focuses heavily on PLC-based controls, plant instrumentation, and equipment reliability, with automation experience as a valuable bonus. You'll work hands-on with furnaces, autoclaves, wax presses, shell-building systems, leaching equipment, and other essential high-temperature foundry processes., * Design, implement, and maintain PLC control systems for foundry process equipment and facility utilities. * Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix systems using ladder logic and related control languages. * Support plant instrumentation including sensors, transmitters, actuators, and safety circuits used in high-temperature industrial processes. * Integrate or support Ignition SCADA systems; experience with Inductive Automation tools is preferred. * Lead modernization projects, including PLC/HMI upgrades and migration of Legacy control platforms. * Improve equipment reliability and process stability across melting, Shell building, leaching, heat treat, and critical foundry operations. * Create and maintain wiring diagrams, loop drawings, instrumentation schematics, and engineering documentation. * Oversee contractors and integrators during instrumentation installations, commissioning, and system upgrades. * Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, IT, and Engineering on process optimization, data analysis, and continuous improvement. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [RAG like a hero with Docling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1602-rag-like-a-hero-with-docling) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [May I interest you in ... 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