Electronics Technologist

TRIUMF; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & health

Vision care

Pension plan

Life Insurance

AD&D

Wellness benefits

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

TRIUMF, Canada's national lab for particle and nuclear science, invites applications for an ATG Electronics Technologist based in Vancouver. You will ensure reliable operation and maintenance of control systems on ATG cyclotrons, integrating PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and field devices while coordinating with mechanical, software, and data teams.

Strong hands-on electronics, troubleshooting, documentation, and leadership within projects are essential.

Qualifications

• Electronics Engineering Technology Diploma, preferred in Computer Controls, Automation, or Robotics.
• 7+ years of hands-on electronics experience.
• Legally able to work in Canada (Permanent Resident or Citizen).

Responsibilities

• Design, upgrade, install, commission, and maintain control systems.
• Integrate controls hardware (PLCs) with HMIs, sensors, networks and field devices.
• Repair and troubleshoot controls and electronic equipment.
• Diagnose failures and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain operational spare equipment inventory.
• Support maintenance of cyclotrons and subsystems.
• Create electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Develop test plans and fixtures.
• Manage configuration changes per ATG/TRIUMF procedures.
• Lead projects or tasks and mentor technicians.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Allen Bradley

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Electronics design

Education

Electronics Engineering Technology Diploma

Tools

Altium Designer

RSLogix/Studio 5000

Job description

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.The ATG Electronics Technologist is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of control systems and electronics devices used on ATG cyclotrons and related equipment. The role requires a highly independent technologist with strong hands-on experience in electronics, instrumentation, automation, and industrial control systems.RESPONSIBILITIES:Control Systems & AutomationDesign, upgrade, install, commission, and maintain control systems.Integrate controls hardware (PLCs) with:HMI /operator consolesSensors and transducersNetworks and workstationsContactors, switches, and other field devicesMaintenance & TroubleshootingRepair and maintain controls and electronic equipment.Diagnose failures and system issues.Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.Maintain operational spare equipment inventory.Support maintenance of cyclotrons and associated subsystems.Engineering & DocumentationCreate electrical schematics and technical documentation.Develop test plans and test fixtures.Record equipment test results and maintenance history.Manage configuration changes in accordance with ATG/TRIUMF procedures.Project Management & CollaborationWork independently with minimal supervision.Mentor junior technicians when required.Liaise with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.Demonstrate leadership within multidisciplinary teams.Lead controls or electronics aspects of major projects or tasksCoordinate with mechanical, software, and data systems teams.Provide technical recommendations and guidanceSUPERVISION EXERCISED:While there are no supervisory responsibilities associated with the position, the incumbent, if required, may provide technical oversight to junior technicians or other staff assigned to the electronics maintenance tasks. He / She must be able to demonstrate to users the function and correct usage of electronics equipment and correct mistakes when necessary.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Practical experience and knowledge of electronics, instrumentation, controls and electrical systemsPLC programming and HMI development experience, or a strong desire and aptitude to learn these skillsPractical experience with Allen Bradley controllers, Rockwell Automation interface, and Altium designer will be considered a definite assetElectronics servicing skills such as soldering, reading and creating electrical schematic diagramsExperience in analog and digital electronicsTroubleshooting and practical hands-on experience with electronic and electro-mechanical devices and equipmentStrong written and verbal communication abilitiesBasic computer and Microsoft Office skills to prepare documentation, such as equipment operating procedures, test methodology and assembly techniquesExcellent interpersonal and communication skills to consult on different aspects of electronics and controls devices with vendors and ATG employeesAbility to work with minimal supervisionAn effective team player capable of developing strong working relationshipsThe incumbent will be required to complete the TRIUMF in-house radiation safety training course and be designated as a TRIUMF Nuclear Energy Worker.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:Electronics Engineering Technology Diploma, preferably in Computer Controls, Automation, or Robotics7+ years of relevant hands-on experience after diplomaApplicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).Salary : $82,535.00 CAD plus our comprehensive employer-paid benefits planPosition type:PermanentHours per week:37.5Total RewardsAt 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 PlanDisability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)Generous time awayMaternity and paternity leaves and top-upsApplication closing date:November 21, 2026Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.https://www.discoverourlab.triumf.cahttp://www.rarestdrug.comEquity, 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: [e-mail]: 604.222.1047Fax: [phone] Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3TRIUMF 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.