Control Panel Technician

SCIO Automation North America; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC Controls is seeking a Panel Technician to advance into electrical and process controls within automotive, environmental, and government markets. The role involves wiring panels from schematics, assembling enclosures, and ensuring builds meet design and quality standards.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or equivalent, be comfortable with electrical testing, and able to work independently or as part of a team. A proactive, coachable mindset is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Safety and quality conscious.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimal experience wiring electrical or process control panels.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Has a 'can do' attitude.
• Coachable, and keen to learn new skills.
• Authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Wire standard control panels from a schematic.
• Layout panels, wiring, pushbutton stations and J-boxes.
• Build industrial control enclosures and connect wiring from schematics.
• Interpret data from electrical diagrams and complete builds to design.
• Effectively use electrical test equipment and schematics.
• Ensure all panels and schematics are current for builds.

Skills

Wiring from schematic

UL standards knowledge

Panel layout

Enclosures wiring

Electrical diagrams

Electrical test equipment

Parts/materials selection

Component placement

Wiring per schematic

Quality workmanship

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Objective:

CEC Controls is looking for a control Panel Technician who is interested in a career in electrical and process controls with a leader in the automotive, environmental, and government markets.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Wire standard control panels from a schematic
• Apply knowledge of basic UL standards
• Layout panel, wire panel, pushbutton stations and J-boxes
• Build industrial control enclosures and connect wiring form schematics
• Interpret data from electrical diagrams and schematics and complete builds to given design
• Effectively use electrical test equipment, schematics and technical manuals
• Identify and select correct parts/materials required for build
• Determine placement of components as part of the panel design
• Complete wiring of all components following electrical schematic diagrams
• Finish products to a professionally high standard of work
• Ensure all panel diagrams, information and schematics are current and correct for the build

Additional Skills & Experience:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be safety and quality conscious
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimal experience working in electrical or process control panel wiring
• Can work independently and as a part of a team
• Has a "can do" attitude
• Coachable, and keen to learn new skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship

Current Hours and Starting Time:

• Full Time, 40 hours per week.
• Typical start time for this position is currently 6:00 AM.
• Evening, weekend and/or holiday hours may be required as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to climb a ladder.
• Can walk a mile in 20 minutes.
• Be able to cover, on foot, a reasonable distance on a job site.
• Able to lift up to 30lbs. without difficulty.