Automation PLC Technician – Train-to-Deploy in Seattle

GCS Recruitment; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is launching a structured train-to-deploy program with intensive onsite training in Seattle. You will then work on real-world automation projects configuring, testing, and commissioning conveyor control systems in fulfillment centers.

You’ll gain hands-on PLC experience, work with PLCs, EtherCAT devices, sensors, and safety I/O, and collaborate using Git-based workflows, with travel or relocation for deployment projects.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics.
• Hands-on PLC experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, CODESYS, B&R, Schneider, etc.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and I/O lists.
• Basic programming knowledge (Structured Text, Python, C, Ladder Logic).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; willingness to travel/relocate for deployments.

Responsibilities

• Configure control applications from electrical drawings and I/O lists.
• Test solutions in simulation and on real hardware.
• Support commissioning and troubleshooting on live deployments.
• Work with PLCs, EtherCAT devices, sensors, motors, safety I/O, and Git-based workflows.

Skills

PLC experience

Structured Text

Python

C

Ladder Logic

Education

Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Git

Job description

Join a structured train-to-deploy program where you'll receive intensive onsite training in Seattle and then work on real-world automation projects configuring, testing, and commissioning conveyor control systems in fulfillment centers.

What You'll Do:

Configure control applications from electrical drawings and I/O lists
Test solutions in simulation and on real hardware
Support commissioning and troubleshooting on live deployments
Work with PLCs, EtherCAT devices, sensors, motors, safety I/O, and Git-based workflows

What We're Looking For:

Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics
Hands-on PLC experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, CODESYS, B&R, Schneider, etc.)
Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and I/O lists
Basic programming knowledge (Structured Text, Python, C, Ladder Logic, etc.)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work onsite in Seattle and travel/relocate for deployment projects

Nice to Have:
Conveyor or material handling experience
Structured Text programming
AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
FAT/SAT, commissioning, or field startup experience
Git, Linux, JSON, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, or Profinet

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.