Electrical Assembly Technician- Panel Layout

Benshaw Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Host of other additional health and员工’

Job summary

Benshaw is seeking an Electrical Assembly Technician in Panel Layout to precisely layout and install electrical components onto back panels of control cabinets. This role ensures proper placement of breakers, relays, terminal blocks, PLCs, drives, and related hardware to support safe, reliable motor control products.

You will read schematic drawings, mark holes, drill, and secure devices while adhering to UL and NEC standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience assembling panels and electrical components.
• Strong precision and layout attention.
• Familiarity with UL standards and industrial hardware.
• High school diploma or GED; technical training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical layouts to determine correct component placement.
• Mark and drill holes in back panels for mounting hardware.
• Install and secure components: contactors, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, PLCs, relays, drives and soft starters.
• Use drills, screwdrivers, torque tools, and templates for accurate positioning.
• Ensure spacing and alignment follow UL, NEC, or customer standards.

Skills

Read drawings

Panel building

Precision layout

UL standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training

Job description

Electrical Assembly Technicianin Panel Layout

At Benshaw, Electrical Assembly Technicianin Panel Layout is responsible for the precise layout and installation of electrical components—like breakers, relays, terminal blocks, and drives—onto the back panels of control cabinets. This role is critical to the functionality, safety, and serviceability of the finished motor control products.

Key Responsibilities

Layout and Installation

• Read and interpret electrical layout drawings, schematics, and mechanical prints to determine correct placement of components.
• Mark and drill holes in back panels for mounting hardware.
• Install and secure components such as:
  • Contactors
  • Circuit breakers
  • Terminal blocks
  • PLCs
  • Relays
  • Drives and soft starters

Tools and Equipment Use

• Use drills, screwdrivers, torque tools, and layout templates for accurate component positioning.
• Operate manual and powered tools to prep back panels and mount devices securely.

Quality and Standards

• Ensure spacing and alignment follow UL, NEC, or customer‑specific standards.
• Confirm that all components are mounted securely, with correct clearances and accessibility.
• Flag discrepancies between drawings and actual fit for correction before wiring begins.

Collaboration

• Work closely with fabrication, wiring, and engineering teams to ensure alignment across all phases of the build.
• Provide feedback on design improvements or recurring issues with fit and layout.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience in mechanical or electrical assembly, particularly panel building.
• Excellent attention to precision and layout detail.
• Familiarity with UL standards and industrial electrical hardware.
• High school diploma or GED; technical training a plus.

In short, Electrical Assembly Technician at Benshaw ensure that every electrical control panel starts with a clean, accurate, and standards‑compliant foundation—making all subsequent wiring, testing, and troubleshooting easier and safer.

About Benshaw

Since our founding in 1983, Benshaw has grown to become a recognized leader in the design, development and manufacture of mission critical motor controls and drives. That’s why, when the application is critical, and the environment harsh, customers specify Benshaw more than any other brand.

Intelligent, creative, and determined people have made us who we are today. We recognize that hiring and developing talent is a key element in our continued growth.

We are looking for people with ambition and commitment to excellence to continue to drive these results. If you are looking for a business environment where people treat each other with mutual respect and dignity and each employee can make a difference, Benshaw is the company for you.

We offer competitive pay, medical, vision and dental benefits, 401(k) with employer match, as well as a host of other additional health and employee benefits.

• competitive pay
• medical benefits
• vision benefits
• dental benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• host of other additional health and employee benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Benshaw is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Please Note: This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis, without restriction and without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals on F-1 OPT, CPT, H-1B, or other temporary work authorizations. We are unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this role.