Emerging Controls Engineer - Hands-On Industrial Automation

GCS Recruitment; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment invites applications for a Junior Controls Engineer to support development and deployment of advanced industrial automation and material handling systems in Bellevue, WA. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates and early-career automation professionals seeking hands-on experience with modern industrial platforms.

You will work with experienced engineers to configure, test, and validate control systems, gaining exposure to PLC programming, industrial networking, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Controls or related field.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Basic programming knowledge in any language.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• On-site full-time work in Bellevue, WA.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and control system documentation.
• Analyze conveyor systems, motor control layouts, safety circuits, and automation equipment configurations.
• Trace industrial network topology and device communication structures.
• Build, validate, and test configuration files according to engineering standards.
• Support troubleshooting by reviewing control logic and system configurations.
• Participate in engineering reviews, testing activities, and team meetings.
• Maintain technical documentation and configuration records.
• Manage deliverables using version control and project tracking tools.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on automation and controls projects.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

TwinCAT

CODESYS

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

EtherCAT

EtherNet/IP

IO-Link

Git

Linux

Job description

GCS Recruitment invites applications for a Junior Controls Engineer to support development and deployment of advanced industrial automation and material handling systems in Bellevue, WA. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates and early-career automation professionals seeking hands-on experience with modern industrial platforms.

You will work with experienced engineers to configure, test, and validate control systems, gaining exposure to PLC programming, industrial networking, and