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.

• 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, including a strong understanding of setting up industrial networking protocols.
• Diagnoses and resolves technical issues related to SCADA, HMI, and PLC systems through systematic troubleshooting; provides technical support and assistance to clients during system startup, operation, and maintenance phases.
• Understands aspects of deploying automation systems in IT-based environments, including 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 providing 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.

• 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.

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

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.