Industrial Controls Engineer: Automation & PLC Expert

GCS Recruitment

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

GCS Recruitment represents a leading automation solutions provider in San Diego, seeking a Controls Engineer to design and implement machine control software for next-generation material handling systems. You will integrate hardware, validate control software, and support deployment across pilot and production environments.

The role demands strong PLC programming skills (IEC 61131-3 Structured Text) and experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms, plus familiarity with

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in industrial automation, controls engineering, or machine control development.
  • Proficient PLC programming using IEC 61131-3 Structured Text.
  • Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms.
  • Knowledge of state-machine based control logic is a plus.
  • Hands-on with motors, drives, sensors, actuators, and industrial networks.
  • Familiarity with EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, or Modbus.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.
  • Familiarity with Linux-based industrial systems and Git.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain machine control software.
  • Design reusable control modules and automation solutions.
  • Integrate and validate hardware in lab and production environments.
  • Troubleshoot control systems and industrial networks.
  • Participate in requirements gathering, code reviews, testing, and deployment.

Skills

5+ years experience
PLC programming
IEC 61131-3 Structured Text
Beckhoff TwinCAT
Allen-Bradley
Siemens
EtherCAT
EtherNet/IP
Profinet
Modbus
Linux-based industrial systems
Git
Schematic reading

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT
Allen-Bradley
Siemens PLCs
EtherCAT
EtherNet/IP
Profinet
Modbus
Git

Job description

GCS Recruitment represents a leading automation solutions provider in San Diego, seeking a Controls Engineer to design and implement machine control software for next-generation material handling systems. You will integrate hardware, validate control software, and support deployment across pilot and production environments.

The role demands strong PLC programming skills (IEC 61131-3 Structured Text) and experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT, Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms, plus familiarity with

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