Automation & Controls Engineer Intern

GCS Recruitment Specialists

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking curious, hands-on Electrical or Electronics Engineering graduates to solve real-world problems and make physical systems work. This is ideal for early-career engineers with a strong electrical foundation, some programming exposure, and a passion for testing, automation, and hardware integration.

You will translate drawings to configurations, test on real hardware, support on-site commissioning, and document results while contributing to continuous

Qualifications

Graduate degree or diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or Electromechanical engineering, or equivalent technician program.
Graduation year 2022–2026.
Experience with Python, MATLAB, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PLC/Ladder Logic or C/C++.

Responsibilities

Translate electrical drawings and I/O lists into application configurations.
Test configurations in simulation and on real hardware (EtherCAT devices, motorised rollers, sensors, safety I/O).
Support commissioning on site 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

C/C++

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Mechatronics Engineering

Electromechanical Engineering

Equivalent technician or technology program

Job description

You will translate drawings to configurations, test on real hardware, support on-site commissioning, and document results while contributing to continuous

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