Industrial Control Panel Builder & Automation Technician

M4 Control Systems; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

M4 Control Systems is a Minneapolis-area control systems integrator specializing in automation for the food and dairy sector. They seek a skilled Control Panel Builder / Assembly Wire Technician to assemble, wire, test, and support industrial panels, using detailed schematics and UL-aligned practices.

Responsibilities include mounting components, wiring per diagrams, documenting changes, and assisting with testing, field installation, startup, and commissioning while upholding safety and quality

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with 24VDC control circuits and 120/480VAC power.
• Knowledge of UL panel construction, labeling, and torque practices.
• Proven attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work.
• Experience wiring industrial control panels and machinery.
• Strong troubleshooting and part verification skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire industrial control panels from schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Mount electrical components including DIN rail, terminal blocks, relays, PLC hardware.
• Strip, terminate, label, and route control and power wiring per standards.
• Complete point-to-point wiring and verify against BOMs and drawings.
• Perform basic electrical tests and pre-shipment verification.
• Maintain build documentation and redlines.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies and quality concerns.
• Assist with field installation, startup, and commissioning as needed.
• Support continuous improvement of assembly processes and tooling.

Skills

Schematic reading

Electrical wiring

Electrical safety

DIN rail & terminal blocks

Electrical testing

UL panel standards

Documentation

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical education in Electrical Technology

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

DIN rail components

Wire duct

Terminal blocks

Ferrules

Relays

PLC I/O

VFDs

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

M4 Control Systems is a Minneapolis-area control systems integrator specializing in automation for the food and dairy sector. They seek a skilled Control Panel Builder / Assembly Wire Technician to assemble, wire, test, and support industrial panels, using detailed schematics and UL-aligned practices.

Responsibilities include mounting components, wiring per diagrams, documenting changes, and assisting with testing, field installation, startup, and commissioning while upholding safety and quality