Automation Co-op: Conveyor Control & PLC Systems

GCS Recruitment; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists seeks candidates for a structured train-to-deploy program in the US Northwest. The role involves intensive onsite training followed by work on real-world automation projects configuring, testing, and commissioning conveyor control systems in fulfillment centers.

You will configure control applications from electrical drawings and I/O lists, test in simulation and on equipment, and support live deployments.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics.
• Hands-on PLC experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, CODESYS, B&R, Schneider, etc.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and I/O lists.
• Basic programming knowledge (Structured Text, Python, C, Ladder Logic).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure control applications from electrical drawings and I/O lists.
• Test solutions in simulation and on real hardware.
• Support commissioning and troubleshooting on live deployments.
• Work with PLCs, EtherCAT devices, sensors, motors, safety I/O, and Git-based workflows.

Job description

Join a structured train-to-deploy program where you'll receive intensive onsite training and then work on real-world automation projects configuring, testing, and commissioning conveyor control systems in fulfillment centers.

What You'll Do:

Configure control applications from electrical drawings and I/O lists
Test solutions in simulation and on real hardware
Support commissioning and troubleshooting on live deployments
Work with PLCs, EtherCAT devices, sensors, motors, safety I/O, and Git-based workflows

What We're Looking For:

Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics
Hands-on PLC experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, CODESYS, B&R, Schneider, etc.)
Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and I/O lists
Basic programming knowledge (Structured Text, Python, C, Ladder Logic, etc.)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work onsite in Seattle and travel/relocate for deployment projects

Nice to Have:
Conveyor or material handling experience
Structured Text programming
AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
FAT/SAT, commissioning, or field startup experience
Git, Linux, JSON, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, or Profinet

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