Junior Controls Engineer — PLC & Automation Training

GCS Recruitment Specialists

Oregon

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists seeks a Jr Controls Engineer in Portland, OR to develop expertise in automation, PLCs, commissioning, and system integration. You will gain structured, hands-on training while contributing to real-world industrial projects.

You will configure PLCs, support commissioning and startup, debug control systems, review electrical drawings, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on diverse automation initiatives.

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering, EET, or Mechatronics.
Exposure to PLCs, robotics, or automation projects.
Basic coding experience in any language.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

Configure and validate PLC control systems
Support commissioning and startup activities
Debug automation and control system issues
Review electrical drawings and equipment layouts
Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Skills

PLC experience

Robotics exposure

Automation projects

Coding basics

Electrical schematics interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / EET / Mechatronics

Job description

You will configure PLCs, support commissioning and startup, debug control systems, review electrical drawings, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on diverse automation initiatives.

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