Controls Hardware Engineer

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Controls Hardware Engineer for direct-hire in Calabasas!
Annual salary is $100-180K - Depending on experience.
This position is responsible for electrical/controls engineering on large-scale projects. Project requirements involve control system design from scratch (hardware/software/network), electrical panel design and power calculations, risk assessment, component selection and configuration, control system programming, and control system installation/commissioning.
Major Responsibilities:
-Responsible for system design from blank sheet of paper to create concept of electrical/control components based on project requirements.
-Experience doing design via drafting software (AutoCAD preferred)
-Provide input, and system modification as needed, for system integration with other project disciplines
-Able to interface with facility design to optimize panel location minimizing voltage drop and designing a more efficient system hardware layout
-Manage vendor scope to verify safety, functionality, and all contract requirements are satisfied
-Ensures design complies with any local or government agency design/implementation codes in addition to client codes/standards
-Project technical risk assessment document generation and mitigation implementation
-Design and analysis for safety-critical parts within a control system
-Designing redundant mitigations in system to increase safety and reliability
-Designing systems with complex motion and integration from automated systems
-Develops documents of system configuration and design. -Documents include Description of operation, Detailed control system design description, panel assembly drawings and schematics, termination drawings, network layout, system implementation/acceptance test plans, system routine maintenance/job plans
Able to perform the following system design calculations/analysis: Short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction/cancellation, power consumption, load flow, short circuit protection, protective relay/circuit design, ground fault monitoring, safety system implementation (SIL/PL rating knowledge is preferred)
-Knowledge of ride system design for attractions involving guests is preferred
-Capable of working “off” shifts as needed during installation/commissioning to support project
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Job Requirements:
-Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, experienced in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters
-Education - bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. (Bachelor’s degrees in other disciplines may be acceptable if work experience is directly related to electrical engineering. Disciplines outside of the electrical/controls area will not be considered)
-Experience - 5+ years of experience covering most responsibilities listed above. Preferred experience in ASTM standards, attractions industry, and safety engineering
-Key Competencies - Knowledge of contract documents and specifications. Ability to collect field data and accurately record findings. Ability to perform system design functions. Planning, -Customer Focused, Timely Decision Making, Informing, Organizing, Priority Setting, Problem Solving. Experience working with hardware/software from one of the major industrial manufacturers (i.e. Allen-Bradly, Siemens, etc.). Experience with ethernet-based distributed remote I/O systems
-Skills - All employees are required to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office environments
-Travel - Ability to travel up to 30%
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.