Junior Electrical Engineer

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer in Austin, Texas. The role focuses on hands-on electrical/electronics work, with opportunities to configure and test systems, troubleshoot, and participate in on-site commissioning for live buildings.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in electrical/electronics fields and have exposure to programming (Python, MATLAB, PLCs). They will collaborate with engineers to implement hardware integration and automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Graduate Degree or Diploma in electrical/electronics related field.
• Knowledge of electrical drawings and I/O lists is a plus.
• Exposure to programming and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Translate electrical drawings and I/O lists into application configurations.
• Test configurations in simulation and on real hardware (EtherCAT, 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 programming

Raspberry Pi projects

Ladder Logic / PLC programming

C/C++

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Technology

Mechatronics Engineering

Electromechanical Engineering

Equivalent technician or technology program

Job description

Hiring Alert!

Role: Junior Electrical Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking curious, hands‑on Electrical or Electronics Engineering graduates who enjoy solving real-world technical problems and making physical systems work. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers and technologists who have a strong foundation in electrical systems, some exposure to programming, and a passion for troubleshooting, automation, controls, and hardware integration.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate Degree or Diploma in one of the following:




• Electrical Engineering


• Electrical Engineering Technology


• Mechatronics Engineering


• Electromechanical Engineering


• Equivalent technician or technology program




• Graduation year between 2022 and 2026

• Experience in one or some of the following technologies:

• Python


• MATLAB


• Arduino programming


• Raspberry Pi projects


• Ladder Logic / PLC programming


• C/C++ or other programming languages