Automation Controls Engineer

GCS Recruitment; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks a Controls Automation Engineer to advance material handling and conveyance control systems. You will design, develop, and deploy machine control software while integrating industrial hardware across large-scale automation solutions.

The role emphasizes PLC programming (IEC 61131-3 Structured Text) and hands-on work with Beckhoff TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley, or Siemens platforms, plus familiarity with EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, or Modbus in Linux-based environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Strong PLC programming using IEC 61131-3 Structured Text.
• Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley, or Siemens PLCs.
• Hands-on experience with motors, drives, sensors, actuators, and networks.
• Familiar with EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, or Modbus.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Familiar with Linux-based industrial systems and Git.

Skills

PLC programming

Structured Text

Industrial automation

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Allen-Bradley

Siemens PLCs

EtherCAT

Modbus

Industrial networks

Electrical schematics

Job description

Controls Automation Engineer

Our client is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the development of next-generation material handling and conveyance control systems. This role involves designing and developing machine control software, integrating industrial hardware, and supporting deployment of large-scale automation solutions.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or machine control development
• Strong PLC programming experience using IEC 61131-3 Structured Text
• Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms
• Proven experience developing state-machine based control logic is nice to have
• Hands-on experience integrating motors, drives, sensors, actuators, and industrial networks
• Experience with EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, or Modbus
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings
• Familiarity with Linux-based industrial systems and version control tools (Git)