Controls Engineer

Location: Seattle/Bellevue, WA (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the development of next-generation material handling and conveyance control systems. This role involves designing and developing machine control software, integrating industrial hardware, and supporting deployment of large-scale automation solutions.

Key Requirements

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

Nice to Have

  • Experience with CODESYS V3
  • Material handling, conveyor, sortation, or warehouse automation experience
  • IO-Link integration experience
  • JSON/configuration-driven applications
  • HMI/SCADA development and commissioning experience

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 activities

Ideal Candidate: A hands-on Controls Engineer with strong PLC and Structured Text experience, industrial hardware integration expertise, and a passion for building scalable automation systems.

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

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 10/08/2026
Reference: 10144_1786374051

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