Electrical Engineer Co-op

GCS Recruitment Specialists; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is recruiting for an entry-level automation engineer to join a structured train-to-deploy program. You will receive intensive onsite training in Seattle and then apply skills configuring, testing, and commissioning conveyor control systems in fulfillment centers.

The role involves hands-on work with PLCs, electrical schematics, and Git-based workflows, plus travel/relocation for deployment projects. A degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

PLC experience

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Programming basics

Education

Bachelor/Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Beckhoff

CODESYS

B&R

Schneider

Job description

Join a structured train-to-deploy program where you'll receive intensive onsite training in Seattle 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