Controls Engineer - Beckhoff / TwinCAT (Industrial Automation)

Reference: plc_1777564512

We are seeking experienced Controls Engineers with Beckhoff / TwinCAT expertise to support a large-scale, greenfield automation program within the material handling and logistics industry. This initiative is focused on developing standardized control systems for high-throughput industrial environments.

This is a hands-on development role, working on machine control logic and automation systems - not maintenance or break/fix support.


What You'll Be Doing

  • Develop machine control logic using TwinCAT (Structured Text, Function Block)
  • Build and integrate control systems for conveyors, sortation, and material handling equipment
  • Work with industrial PCs (IPC-based control systems)
  • Integrate field devices including motors, drives, sensors, actuators, and vision systems
  • Utilize industrial protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, and Profinet
  • Support lab-based testing and validation of automation systems
  • Debug, test, and optimize control software for production environments
  • Support early deployment and system validation efforts
  • Create technical documentation and control system artifacts

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of Beckhoff / TwinCAT development experience
  • Strong proficiency in Structured Text and IEC 61131-3 programming
  • Experience working with IPC-based control architectures
  • Experience integrating industrial automation systems and devices
  • Experience with EtherCAT and other industrial communication protocols
  • Background in material handling, packaging, manufacturing, or automation systems
  • Willingness to travel for on-site lab work and deployment support

Preferred

  • Experience with modular or reusable control architectures
  • Exposure to conveyor or sortation systems
  • Experience with distributed control systems
  • Familiarity with Linux-based environments

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$80.00 - $100.00
Per hour
USD80 - USD100 per hour

Bellevue

Contract

Added 30/04/2026
Reference: plc_1777564512

Controls Engineer - Beckhoff / TwinCAT (Industrial Automation)

Bellevue
Contract

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