Control Panel Builder

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

401(k)/Profit Sharing

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Eden Prairie, MN, is seeking a Control Panel Builder to assemble electrical equipment per standards and drawings. You will handle panel layouts, BOM verification, wiring labels, and daily shipping preparation in a hands-on environment.

The role requires 3+ years of panel-building experience, strong teamwork, and adherence to safety guidelines. This is a full-time, on-site position with employee-owned benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience building control panels
• Demonstrated skill in working effectively with team members
• Familiar with use of PC for timesheets, expense reports, etc.
• Working knowledge of safety requirements in assembly area

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical equipment per Wunderlich-Malec standards and drawings
• Read and understand electrical schematics and panel layout drawings
• Perform a print/part match by checking BOM components
• Layout back panel components and enclosure mounted items
• Locate components to meet manufacturer spacing requirements
• Maintain UL standards and NEC codes while building panels
• Label components within the control panel
• Prepare assembled equipment for system checkout and shipment

Skills

3+ years experience building control;

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Excel

Word

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
• A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
• ENR top 500 firm

Wunderlich-Malec Services (WM) has a Control Panel Builder position available in our Eden Prairie, MN location. WM is a 100% employee-owned company and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies with over 40 years of industry experience. This position is responsible for controls equipment assembly requirements involving PLC panels, motor control equipment, and instrumentation panels.

Major Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical equipment per Wunderlich-Malec standards and engineered drawings
• Read and understand electrical schematics and panel layout drawings
• Perform a print/part match by checking components for accuracy on the bill of material
• Perform proper layout of back panel components as well as enclosure mounted components
• Locate components to ensure minimum manufacturer spacing requirements are met
• Maintain UL standards and NEC codes while building a control panel
• Properly label all components within the control panel
• Organize component literature for shipping
• Assist with preparing assembled equipment for system checkout
• Assist with daily equipment shipping/receiving responsibilities such as loading and unloading trucks and preparing tested equipment for shipment
• Maintain a clean and organized production area on a daily basis

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School diploma or GED.

Experience

• Good employee interpersonal communication skills
• 3+ years experience building control panels
• Demonstrated skill in working effectively with team members
• Familiar with the use of a personal computer for entering timesheets, expense reports, printing wire labels, etc. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Working knowledge of all necessary safety requirements while working in the assembly area
• Skill in identifying "non-standard" designs and recommending suggestions for layout, assembly, etc.
• Basic use of hand tools (i.e., tape measure, square, screwdrivers)
• Basic use of power tools (i.e., drill, jigsaw)

Physical Demands of Position

Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing and pulling. Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand on feet for long periods of time with standard breaks and lunch as required.

Working Environment

Equipment assembly environment; cement floor with floor padding provided as needed. May be dust in the area from the type of equipment environment setting. On-site environment.

Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing
• 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation Resources
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

Salary Range

The expected salary range $25 to $35 an hour depending on experience and qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.