Electrical Engineer Co-op

GCS Recruitment

South Carolina

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks an entry‑level engineer who can read electrical schematics and control diagrams, with exposure to PLCs and basic programming. The role involves hands-on work on real hardware, including EtherCAT devices, sensors, motors, and drives, and includes onsite training in Seattle with potential relocation for deployments in Atlanta.

The candidate should be an EE, EET, or Mechatronics graduate (2022–2026) or an early-career engineer, legally authorized to work in the US.

Qualifications

Able to read electrical schematics and understand control systems
"Basic programming knowledge in any language"
Onsite training in Seattle and potential relocation for deployments (Atlanta first)

Skills

Git

Linux

JSON

Structured Text

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Profinet

EtherCAT

Education

EE, EET, or Mechatronics degree (2022–2026)

Tools

Git

Linux

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

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