Industrial Electrical & Instrumentation Panel Technician

Strike; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Strike is seeking an E&I Panel Assembly Technician to fabricate and assemble industrial electrical panels, wiring components, and test assemblies to meet engineering specs and quality standards. You will work within a Lean manufacturing environment, maintain documentation, and support FAT and in-process inspections.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, technical training preferred, and proficiency with electrical drawings, wiring, and testing tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of basic electrical principles (AC/DC).
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and electrical assembly equipment.
• Familiarity with wire termination, component installation, and electrical panel fabrication.
• Ability to follow documented manufacturing processes.
• Basic computer literacy for drawings, production tracking and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and in a production team.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble industrial electrical and instrumentation control panels according to approved engineering documentation.
• Install DIN rails, wire ducts, terminal blocks, relays, circuit breakers, power supplies, PLC components, instrumentation devices, and other electrical equipment.
• Perform enclosure preparation, including drilling, cutting, mounting, and cable glands installation.
• Assemble and install backplates, panel doors, and internal components.
• Complete panel grounding and bonding per requirements.
• Maintain proper component placement, spacing, accessibility, and workmanship.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials.
• Cut, strip, identify, route, and terminate conductors.
• Install ferrules, wire markers, and terminal identification.
• Perform wiring and termination using approved methods and calibrated tooling.
• Ensure proper wire routing and cable management.
• Verify electrical connections against documentation.
• Perform in-process inspections and self-verification of work.
• Verify component identification, wire numbers, terminal assignments, and mechanical assembly.
• Perform continuity, point-to-point, and other tested checks.
• Assist with functional testing and FAT.
• Identify and document nonconforming materials or workmanship.
• Complete manufacturing travelers, inspection records, and quality documentation.
• Support corrective actions and root-cause investigations.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing and production flow.
• Follow standardized work instructions and visual management.
• Support one-piece flow, FIFO, and controlled WIP.
• Operate and maintain fixtures, carts, jigs, and workstation equipment.
• Follow production schedules and communicate barriers.
• Participate in 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to reduce assembly time and material handling.
• Maintain accurate labor reporting per operation.
• Crosstrain across multiple assembly operations including E&I Meter Skid fabrication.
• Follow safety policies and use appropriate PPE.
• Adhere to electrical safety requirements (NFPA 70E where applicable).
• Perform only energized testing for which trained and authorized.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe workstations.
• Inspect tools and equipment prior to use.
• Report unsafe conditions and defects.
• Support daily safety discussions and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Drawings & schematics

Electrical principles

Hand tools

Power tools

Multimeters

Wiring & termination

Process compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical/vocational training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Multimeters

Electrical assembly equipment

Job description

Strike is seeking an E&I Panel Assembly Technician to fabricate and assemble industrial electrical panels, wiring components, and test assemblies to meet engineering specs and quality standards. You will work within a Lean manufacturing environment, maintain documentation, and support FAT and in-process inspections.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, technical training preferred, and proficiency with electrical drawings, wiring, and testing tools.