Motor Control Technician

E770 JWC Environmental Inc.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 67,337,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with match

Comprehensive health plan

Paid time off (15 days)

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a skilled electrical panel assembler to join our engineering team in the United States. The role involves assembling and wiring control panels, enclosures, and related components by following electrical schematics, BOMs, and workmanship standards.

You will perform quality checks, assist with testing, and ensure safe, accurate production. Training new staff and maintaining thorough documentation are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Desirable: 2-year Vocational Certificate in HVAC, Electrical, or Electronics.
• Previous electrical control panel assembly or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical layouts, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Basic knowledge of electrical components and their purposes.
• Proficiency with standard panel-shop tools and digital multimeter.
• Ability to verify continuity and perform basic testing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire electrical control panels and enclosures per drawings and work instructions.
• Perform wiring, crimping, labeling, and routing of wires.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and 5S housekeeping standards.
• Assist QA with inspection and testing.
• Identify and report nonconforming components and discrepancies.
• Support training of new employees when needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Panel assembly

Reading schematics

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Training others

Education

High School Diploma

2-year vocational certificate in HVAC/Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Digital multimeter

Wire strippers

Cutters

Crimpers

Ferrule tools

Torque tools

Drills

Job description

About the role Job Summary

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.

Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Under indirect supervision and following JWCE’s Standard Operating Procedures, assembles and wires electrical motor control panels, enclosures, and related control assemblies. Reads and follows electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical layouts, bills of material, and work instructions to complete assigned work safely, accurately, and to established quality and production standards and finally assist in system testing when required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs essential wiring of control panels used in monitoring and controlling electric motors & hydraulic power packs.
• Performs final quality assurance of all series controls in accordance with company practices, and UL, NEMA, NEC and CSA requirements.
• Assists QA technicians with basic inspection and testing of all model control panels.
• Adheres to safety standards of facility.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Assemble electrical control panels and enclosures according to mechanical layouts, electrical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Install DIN rail, wire duct, terminal blocks, circuit breakers, relays, contactors, power supplies, disconnects, transformers, PLC/I/O components, and other electrical components.
• Measure, mark, drill, tap, cut, and prepare panels and enclosures for component installation when required.
• Cut, strip, terminate, label, and route wires according to electrical drawings and company workmanship standards.
• Perform proper wire crimping, ferruling, lug installation, and terminal connections using the correct tooling.
• Verify components and materials against the BOM, pick list, drawings, and job documentation before and during assembly.
• Identify and report missing, damaged, incorrect, or nonconforming components and drawing discrepancies.
• Perform basic point-to-point and continuity checks as required.
• Inspect completed work for workmanship, wire routing, labeling, component placement, and general conformance to drawings.
• Make approved wiring or assembly corrections identified during inspection or testing.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and record completed work as required.
• Follow established procedures for quality, safety, ESD, tool control, and material handling, as applicable.
• Maintain an organized and clean workstation using established housekeeping/5S practices.
• Properly care for hand tools, power tools, crimpers, torque tools, and test equipment.
• Work with other assemblers, technicians, engineering, quality, and supervisors to resolve production issues.
• Support department production schedules and communicate problems that may affect job completion.
• Assist with training new employees on basic assembly practices, workmanship standards, safety procedures, and shop processes when needed.
• Perform rework and modifications according to approved drawings or instructions.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Experience, Education & Skills

• Required: High School Degree
• Desirable: 2-year Vocational Certificate in HVAC, Electrical, or Electronics is a plus.
• Previous electrical control panel assembly, electrical wiring, or related manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Equivalent hands‑on technical training may be considered.
• Ability to read and follow electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical layouts, bills of material, and written work instructions.
• Basic knowledge of common electrical control components and their purpose is preferred.
• Ability to safely use standard panel‑shop tools, including wire strippers, cutters, crimpers, ferrule tools, torque tools, drills, taps, and other basic hand or power tools.
• Ability to use a digital multimeter for basic continuity and point-to-point verification when trained and authorized.
• Basic understanding of wire sizes, terminal connections, component identification, and electrical control circuits.
• Ability to recognize and communicate material, drawing, wiring, and assembly discrepancies.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and workmanship.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently on assigned tasks, and cooperate effectively with the production team.
• Willingness and ability to assist with training new employees when needed.
• Ability to use wire strippers, crimpers, ferrule tools, torque tools, drills, taps, and other standard panel‑shop tools.
• Basic understanding of wire gauges, terminal connections, component identification, and electrical control circuits.
• Ability to use a digital multimeter for basic continuity and point-to-point verification.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and established workmanship standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize drawing, material, and assembly discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently while also supporting team production requirements.
• Willingness and ability to assist with training new employees when necessary.

Decision Authority

Basic Function: Work is performed within established drawings, procedures, work instructions, safety requirements, and departmental guidelines. The employee is expected to stop and seek clarification when drawings, materials, instructions, workmanship requirements, or safety conditions are unclear or appear incorrect. Changes to approved designs or specifications require authorization from the appropriate supervisor, Engineering, or Quality function.

Measured by

• Basic Function: Quality and accuracy of completed assemblies
• Adherence to drawings, work instructions, and workmanship standards
• Productivity and ability to meet scheduled production requirements
• Number and severity of assembly-related defects or rework
• Safety compliance
• Attendance and dependability
• Proper documentation and job reporting
• Organization and housekeeping of assigned work area
• Teamwork and communication

Physical and Work Requirements

Ability to stand and work at an assembly station for extended periods.

Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds. Use appropriate material‑handling equipment or team lifting for heavier or awkward items.

Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements associated with wiring, fastening, crimping, drilling, and assembly work.

Ability to safely use required PPE and work around typical manufacturing and panel‑shop hazards.

Employees may perform only energized electrical testing or other specialized testing for which they have been trained and authorized.

What we offer you

• $20.00 - $23.50
• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 6% match
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short‑term & long‑term disability
• Health savings account matching
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym reimbursement

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world.

With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team.

We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success.

We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.