Automation & Controls Engineer Co-op

GCS Recruitment Specialists; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists seeks curious, hands-on Electrical or Electronics Engineering graduates who enjoy solving real-world technical problems and making physical systems work. This role is ideal for early-career engineers with a strong foundation in electrical systems, some programming exposure, and a passion for troubleshooting, automation, controls, and hardware integration.

You will translate electrical drawings and I/O lists into application configurations, test configurations in

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Electromechanical, or equivalent
• Graduation year 2022–2026

Responsibilities

• Translate electrical drawings and I/O lists into application configurations.
• Test configurations in simulation and on real hardware, including EtherCAT devices, motorised rollers, sensors, and safety I/O.
• Support site commissioning as buildings go live.
• Document findings, test results, and technical recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering projects.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Ladder Logic/PLC

C/C++

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Mechatronics Engineering

Electromechanical Engineering

Equivalent technician/technology program

Tools

EtherCAT devices

Job description

GCS Recruitment Specialists seeks curious, hands-on Electrical or Electronics Engineering graduates who enjoy solving real-world technical problems and making physical systems work. This role is ideal for early-career engineers with a strong foundation in electrical systems, some programming exposure, and a passion for troubleshooting, automation, controls, and hardware integration.

You will translate electrical drawings and I/O lists into application configurations, test configurations in