Junior Controls Engineer — PLC & Automation Training

GCS Recruitment; Oregon; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

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

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.