Electrical Assembly Technician- Panel Layout

benshawinc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Benshaw is seeking an Electrical Assembly Technician to lay out and install electrical components on back panels for motor control cabinets.

The role requires reading electrical and mechanical drawings, precise component placement, and collaboration with fabrication and engineering teams to ensure safe, compliant assemblies.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience in mechanical or electrical assembly, especially panel building.
• Strong attention to precision and layout details.
• Familiarity with UL standards and industrial electrical hardware.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical layout drawings, schematics, and mechanical prints to determine correct component placement.
• 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.
• Ensure spacing and alignment follow UL, NEC, or customer-specific standards.
• Collaborate with fabrication, wiring, and engineering teams to align build phases.

Skills

Read electrical drawings

Mechanical/electrical assembly

Panel building

Attention to precision

UL standards familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED; technical training

Job description

At Benshaw, Electrical Assembly Technicianin Panel Layoutis 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.

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.