Electrical Panel Quality Inspector

CAM Integrated Solutions, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Automation & Controls is seeking a Quality Control Inspector in Houston, TX. The role ensures panels and assemblies meet quality, safety, and compliance standards such as UL508A and NEC through inspections, testing, and documentation throughout the build process.

Responsibilities include in-process and final inspections, electrical testing, FAT support, documenting non-conformances, and maintaining QA records. Collaboration with panel builders and engineers is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quality control, electrical assembly, or control panel fabrication.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings.
• Familiarity with industrial control panels, PLC systems, and instrumentation.
• UL508A standards knowledge preferred.
• Experience using electrical test equipment like multimeter and megger.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Ability to identify problems and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of panels, wiring, and components to ensure compliance.
• Conduct electrical testing including continuity, voltage, and functional tests.
• Support and/or execute FAT for completed panels before shipment.
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conformances and rework needs.
• Verify component installation, labeling, wire routing, and termination quality.
• Ensure compliance with UL508A, NEC, and QA/QC standards.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, test reports, and quality documentation.
• Collaborate with panel builders, engineers, and supervisors to resolve issues.
• Assist in developing and maintaining quality procedures, checklists, and criteria.
• Promote shop safety standards and best practices.

Skills

Quality control

Electrical assembly

Control panel fabrication

Reading schematics

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Ascend Automation & Controls is seeking a Quality Control Inspector in Houston, TX. The role ensures panels and assemblies meet quality, safety, and compliance standards such as UL508A and NEC through inspections, testing, and documentation throughout the build process.

Responsibilities include in-process and final inspections, electrical testing, FAT support, documenting non-conformances, and maintaining QA records. Collaboration with panel builders and engineers is essential.