Electrical Engineer

GCS Recruitment Specialists

Alpharetta (GA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking candidates for an early-career development programme in Alpharetta, GA. Participants will receive intensive onsite training and hands-on deployment experience configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning conveyor and material-handling systems.

You will learn to read schematics, convert drawings to configurations, test on real hardware (EtherCAT devices, sensors, motors, drives, safety I/O), and follow software practices like Git and Agile

Qualifications

  • Reading electrical schematics and I/O lists.
  • Ability to read control-area drawings and convert them into configurations.
  • Basic programming knowledge and hands-on problem solving.
  • Willingness to work onsite for training and deployments.

Responsibilities

  • Configure, test, troubleshoot, and commission conveyor systems.
  • Gain real-world experience on EtherCAT devices, sensors, motors, and safety I/O.
  • Follow software practices including Git, code reviews, and Agile delivery.
  • Travel and relocate as needed for deployments.

Skills

Electrical schematics
Control systems
Programming basics
Troubleshooting
Hands-on learner

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics degree (EE/EET)
Recent graduate 2022–2026

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical
EPLAN
Git
Linux
JSON
EtherCAT
EtherNet/IP
Profinet
FAT/SAT
Commissioning

Job description

Join a structured early-career development programme that combines intensive onsite training with hands-on deployment experience. You'll learn how modern industrial automation platforms are built and gain real-world experience configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning conveyor and material-handling systems.

What You'll Learn
  • Reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and I/O lists
  • Converting control-area drawings into working configurations
  • Testing on real hardware, including EtherCAT devices, sensors, motors, drives, and safety I/O
  • Software engineering practices including Git, code reviews, and Agile delivery
  • Commissioning and troubleshooting in live operational environments
We're Looking For
  • EE, EET, or Mechatronics graduates (2022-2026) or early-career engineers
  • PLC exposure through coursework, internships, co-ops, or professional experience
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and understand control systems
  • Basic programming knowledge in any language
  • Curious, hands-on problem solvers who enjoy troubleshooting
  • Ability to work onsite in Seattle for training and travel or relocate for deployments (Atlanta first)
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US
Bonus Skills
  • Conveyor/Material Handling
  • Structured Text
  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • EPLAN
  • FAT/SAT
  • Commissioning
  • Git
  • Linux
  • JSON
  • EtherCAT
  • EtherNet/IP
  • Profinet

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

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Jr Controls Engineer
Jr Controls Engineer

GCS Recruitment Specialists • Alpharetta (GA)

On-site
USD 60,000 - 75,000
Jr Electrical Engineer
Jr Electrical Engineer

GCS Recruitment Specialists • Alpharetta (GA)

On-site
USD 42,000 - 72,000
Electrical Engineer Co-op
Electrical Engineer Co-op

GCS Recruitment Specialists • Alpharetta (GA)

On-site
USD 60,000 - 85,000
Electrical Engineer intern
Electrical Engineer intern

GCS Recruitment Specialists • South Carolina

On-site
USD 70,000 - 90,000
Electrical Engineer Co-op
Electrical Engineer Co-op

GCS Recruitment Specialists • South Carolina

On-site
USD 60,000 - 90,000
Controls Engineer
Controls Engineer

GCS Recruitment Specialists • South Carolina

On-site
USD 55,000 - 85,000
PLC technician
PLC technician

GCS Recruitment Specialists • South Carolina

On-site
USD 55,000 - 75,000
Junior Controls Engineer
Junior Controls Engineer

GCS Recruitment Specialists • Los Angeles (CA)

On-site
USD 65,000 - 90,000
Electrical Engineer - Early-Career, Hands-On Automation
Electrical Engineer - Early-Career, Hands-On Automation

GCS Recruitment Specialists • Alpharetta (GA)

On-site
USD 55,000 - 75,000
Junior Electrical Engineer
Junior Electrical Engineer

GCS Recruitment Specialists • Los Angeles (CA)

On-site
USD 60,000 - 85,000