Controls Engineer

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Controls Engineer in Los Angelas Area, CA for a direct-hire opportunity!

The company’s office located in Southern California has a Controls Engineering opportunity available. This position will provide project and controls engineering services to the company customers: direct design, programming, and testing and commissioning assignments.

Job Description This position is responsible for controls engineering project requirements:
-Designs, develops, and implements control systems to meet integrated machine requirements and customer specifications.
-Selects appropriate hardware components, such as PLCs, I/O modules, communication devices, and operator interfaces, to meet system objectives
-Develops control logic software and user interface applications for PLC, SCADA, and HMI.
-Scripted languages, HTML, graphics construction, implementation, and various control device configurations, database configuration
-Creates PFDs, P&IDs, single line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, instrumentation and control data sheets, and I/O lists
-Develops electrical schematics and panel layouts for control cabinets and automation systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
-Integrates various hardware components including sensors, actuators, motor drives, and instrumentation into control systems for seamless operation. This includes a strong understanding of setting up industrial networking protocols
-Diagnoses and resolves technical issues related to SCADA, HMI, and PLC systems through systematic troubleshooting. Provide technical support and assistance to clients during system startup, operation, and maintenance phases
-Understands aspects of deploying automation systems in IT-based environments. This consists of server/client virtualization, managed networks and cybersecurity, and domain authentication
-Performs commissioning and start-up activities for integrated systems and the development of technical documentation. Serves as company engineering interface with the customer during the implementation phase of the project
-May act as lead on some projects, interfacing directly with clients and provide guidance to junior level engineers
-Ensures compliance with all regulations, codes, etc. as they apply to the contract and project
-Up to 25% domestic travel as needed and customary for the occupation.

Expected Salary range is $120,000 to $180,000 per year based on qualifications.

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Job Requirements:

- Education:

BS in Electrical or Chemical Engineering is preferred

- Experience:

5–15 years of experience in the life sciences/pharmaceutical industry is preferred, particularly in the following areas
-Proficiency in programming languages used in PLC programming (e.g., ladder logic, structured text) and HMI/SCADA software (e.g., AVEVA, Ignition, Factory Talk, WinCC)
-Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus) and hardware interfaces

- Experience with PLC design/programming and SCADA/HMI development software (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Factory Talk View Studio, Ignition Perspective/Vision)
-Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
-Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, vendors, and team members

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals.

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.