PLC Technician

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

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists in Dallas seeks a PLC Technician with a hands-on electrical or electronics background to solve real-world problems and make systems work. You will translate electrical drawings into configurations and test them on real hardware.

Responsibilities include on-site commissioning, documenting findings, and supporting continuous improvement projects within automation and controls environments.

Qualifications

• Graduate Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Graduation year 2022–2026.
• Experience in PLC programming, automation, and related hardware.
• Exposure to Python, MATLAB, Arduino programming, Raspberry Pi, Ladder Logic/PLC, 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

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Automation knowledge

Hardware integration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or diploma

Electrical Engineering Technology

Mechatronics Engineering

Electromechanical Engineering

Equivalent technician/technology program

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Arduino programming

Raspberry Pi

Ladder Logic

C/C++

Job description

Hiring Alert!

Role: PLC Technician

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

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