Control System Engineer

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.

Engineering foundation: Bachelor’s in Electrical, Computer,Engineering or Engineering Physics with experience in complex control system environments

Controls & automation: Experience with instrumentation, motion control, data acquisition, and distributed control systems

Programming & EPICS: Familiar with C/C++, Python, Java, scripting, and exposure to EPICS or similar frameworks

Hands-on troubleshooting: Uses test & measurement tools, works with precision devices, and supports system diagnostics and reliability

Collaborative mindset: Works effectively with engineers and scientists in fast-paced, multidisciplinary technical environments

If this sounds like you, apply now and join our team!

• 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 operation
• Design, installation, documentation, and maintenance of control system hardware and software
• Develop software using appropriate programming language (C, C++, JAVA, Perl, Python) for Controls group projects
• Uses Test & Measurement equipment to analyze performance of control system equipment and provide timely fault diagnosis and resolution
• Develops control systems and control system components using the EPICS toolkit
• Develops extended EPICS functionality such as EPICS device support and subroutine records using the C & C++ programming languages
• Writes scripts to increase productivity, repeatability, and re-use of tests and diagnostics
• Contributes to and participates in critical review processes as a reviewer, observer, and presenter.

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with the position. Expected to provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and technical employees within their job area.

• Uses Microsoft Office based productivity tools
• Experience with stepper motors, pneumatic actuators, and/or precision measurement devices
• Skilled in computing and network related activities
• Works under frequently tight deadlines and manages time by assessing priorities and adjusting schedules and work plans
• Critical thinking to assess technical proposals, suggest implementation strategies, and develop working designs
• Fluency in several of the programming languages common in control system use: C, C++, Perl, Python, Java, JavaScript, Assembler
• Experience using version control tools such as CVS or Git
• Effective verbal and written communication

• Bachelor’s degree Electrical and/or Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related program of study from a recognized post-secondary educational institution
• Four to seven years of relevant post-graduate work experience
• Registered or qualifies for registration as a Professional Engineer in the province of British Columbia
• Hands on experience with the EPICS (Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System) framework or similar distributed control system in a complex technical environment

Annual salary would be $94,776.00 CAD plus our comprehensive benefits package.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given serious consideration, and in the case of equal qualifications, preference will be given to a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. 

Applications will continue to be accepted and considered until the position is filled.

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At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.

Benefits Information:

• TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
• Excellent Employee Pension Plan
• Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.

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Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Contact information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791
4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3

TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.