Controls Technician

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Controls Technician in Seattle, WA. The role targets early-career Electrical or Electronics graduates with hands-on experience in electrical systems, programming exposure, and a passion for troubleshooting, automation, and hardware integration.

Key tasks include translating drawings to configurations, testing on hardware, supporting on-site commissioning, documenting results, and driving continuous improvement in projects.

Qualifications

• Graduate Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or equivalent technician/technology program.
• Graduation year between 2022 and 2026.

Responsibilities

• Translate electrical drawings and I/O lists into application configurations.
• Test configurations in simulation and on real hardware including EtherCAT devices, motorised rollers, sensors, safety I/O.
• Support commissioning on site as buildings go live.
• Document findings, test results, and technical recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects.

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Arduino programming

Raspberry Pi projects

Ladder Logic/PLC programming

C/C++

Job description

Title: Controls Technician

Location: Seattle WA

About the Role

We are seeking curious, hands-on Electrical or Electronics Engineering graduates who enjoy solving real-world technical problems and making physical systems work. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers and technologists who have a strong foundation in electrical systems, some exposure to programming, and a passion for troubleshooting, automation, controls, and hardware integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate electrical drawings and I/O lists into application configurations
• Test configurations in simulation and on real hardware - EtherCAT devices, motorised rollers, sensors, safety I/O
• Support commissioning on site as buildings go live
• Document findings, test results, and technical recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate Degree or Diploma in one of the following:
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Electromechanical Engineering
• Equivalent technician or technology program
• Graduation year between 2022 and 2026

• Experience in one or some of the following technologies:

• Python
• MATLAB
• Arduino programming
• Raspberry Pi projects
• Ladder Logic / PLC programming
• C/C++ or other programming languages