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Control System Engineer

TRIUMF – VancouverFull time$94,776 / yearPosted 9 days ago
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Discover TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre.  We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied.  We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences.  We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations.  Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.TRIUMF, Canada’s premier particle accelerator center, is at the forefront of research in particle and nuclear physics, materials science, and nuclear medicine. The Controls Group plays a critical role in this mission by designing, installing, and maintaining the electrical and computer infrastructure that powers accelerator control systems across the facility.As an Electrical or Electronics Engineer, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and support advanced control systems that enable the remote operation of custom instrumentation used in cutting-edge experiments. Your responsibilities will include designing, testing, and maintaining control system hardware and software components, troubleshooting complex issues, and contributing to system upgrades and optimizations. This role provides a unique opportunity to apply engineering expertise in a high-tech research environment, solving real-world challenges in automation, instrumentation, and distributed control systems.Do you think you have these?Engineering foundation: Bachelor’s in Electrical, Computer,Engineering or Engineering Physics with experience in complex control system environmentsControls & automation: Experience with instrumentation, motion control, data acquisition, and distributed control systemsProgramming & EPICS: Familiar with C/C++, Python, Java, scripting, and exposure to EPICS or similar frameworksHands-on troubleshooting: Uses test & measurement tools, works with precision devices, and supports system diagnostics and reliabilityCollaborative mindset: Works effectively with engineers and scientists in fast-paced, multidisciplinary technical environmentsIf this sounds like you, apply now and join our team!PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and professionals across disciplines to design, build, and implement software and hardware solutions crucial for experiment execution, data acquisition, motion control synchronization, and accelerator operationDesign, installation, documentation, and maintenance of control system hardware and softwareDevelop software using...