Control Panel Technician: Grow Your Career in Automation

Gerhart Measuremation; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical

PTO & holidays

Life insurance & 401k

Career growth

Job summary

Gerhart is seeking a dedicated Control Panel Technician to join our in-house team, with occasional assignments at customer sites to support our automation projects. You will assemble electrical control panels, complete point-to-point wiring, read schematics and blueprints, test panels with provided procedures, and perform retrofit work as needed while collaborating with the wider team.

Strong hands-on experience, safety awareness, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions are

Qualifications

• AS/BS degree in a technical related field with hands-on experience in building electrical panels.
• Excellent at following written and verbal instructions.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations for a safety work environment.
• Proficient with multimeter usage for electrical circuits troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with automation/control software programs at entry level.
• Strong knowledge of making/testing communication cables such as Ethernet, Serial, 4-20 loops, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical control panels.
• Complete point-to-point wiring and install a wide variety of electronic and electro-mechanical components.
• Read drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and document build status.
• Perform panel testing using provided software and written procedures.
• Retrofitting or modifying panels at customer sites when needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management.

Skills

Electrical panel assembly

Wiring & testing

Reading schematics

Hand tools operation

Education

AS/BS degree in a technical field

Tools

Multimeter

Soldering irons

Electrical tools

Job description

Gerhart is seeking a dedicated Control Panel Technician to join our in-house team, with occasional assignments at customer sites to support our automation projects. You will assemble electrical control panels, complete point-to-point wiring, read schematics and blueprints, test panels with provided procedures, and perform retrofit work as needed while collaborating with the wider team.

Strong hands-on experience, safety awareness, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions are