Controls Hardware Engineer

Trillium Staffing; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is seeking a Controls Hardware Engineer for direct-hire in Calabasas, California. The role offers an annual salary range of $100-180K, depending on experience, and involves electrical engineering for large-scale projects, including design, programming, and installation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including the design of control systems and proficiency in major hardware and software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical and controls engineering.
• Preference for experience with ASTM standards and the attractions industry.
• Knowledge of contract documents and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems from scratch including hardware and software.
• Draft detailed drawings and schematics.
• Manage vendor scope to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office applications

Experience with major industrial manufacturers' hardware/software

Strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Controls Hardware Engineer for direct‑hire in Calabasas! Annual salary is $100-180K—depending on experience.

This position focuses on electrical and controls engineering for large‑scale projects, including design from scratch, panel design, power calculations, risk assessment, component selection, programming, and installation/commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems, including hardware, software, and network components, from scratch.
• Draft and produce detailed drawings and schematics using AutoCAD or equivalent drafting software.
• Provide system input and modifications to support integration with other project disciplines.
• Collaborate with facility design to optimize panel location, minimize voltage drop, and arrange efficient hardware layouts.
• Manage vendor scope to verify safety, functionality, and contract compliance.
• Ensure designs meet local, government, and client codes and standards.
• Generate project‑level technical risk assessment documents and implement mitigation plans.
• Design and analyze safety‑critical system components.
• Develop redundant mitigations to enhance safety and reliability.
• Design systems involving complex motion and automated integrations.
• Prepare comprehensive system configuration documentation—including operation descriptions, detailed design descriptions, panel assembly drawings, termination drawings, network layouts, acceptance test plans, and routine maintenance plans.
• Perform calculations and analysis of short‑circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction, power consumption, load flow, protective relay design, ground‑fault monitoring, and safety system implementation (SIL/PL ratings preferred).
• Apply ride‑system design knowledge for attractions involving guests (preferred).
• Work off‑shifts as needed during installation and commissioning to support the project.

Qualifications

• Organized, technically competent, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (other disciplines acceptable only if fully relevant to electrical/controls work).
• Minimum 5 years of experience covering the responsibilities above; preference for experience with ASTM standards, the attractions industry, and safety engineering.
• Experience with major industrial manufacturers’ hardware/software (e.g., Allen‑Bradley, Siemens) and ethernet‑based distributed remote I/O systems.
• Knowledge of contract documents, specifications, and the ability to collect and record field data accurately.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.