Control engineer Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Discover TRIUMF Canadas 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 Canadas 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.

TRIUMFs 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.

Do you think you have these

Engineering foundation : Degree in Electrical Computer or Engineering Physics with 4-7 years of experience

C ontrol system ready : Exposure to hardware / software used in automation and instrumentation

Tech c urious : Interest in distributed control systems EPICS and programming (C / C Python Java)

Hands on mindset : Comfortable with testing troubleshooting and system diagnostics

Team collaborator : Enjoys working with scientists engineers and technical staff

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

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.

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 operation
• Design installation documentation and maintenance of control system hardware and software
• Develop software using appropriate programming language (C C JAVA Perl Python) for the Controls group projects
• Use testing & measurement equipment to analyze the 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.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

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.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKER :

The incumbent will be required to complete the TRIUMF in-house radiation safety training course and be designated as a TRIUMF Nuclear Energy Worker.

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

COMPENSATION :

Annual salary of $91545.00 CAD plus our comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan.

Position type : Permanent

Hours per week : 35

Total Rewards

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 :

Application closing date :

February 28 2026

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

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

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 :

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 xwməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) People who for millennia have passed on their culture history and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1