Panels Electrical Controls Technician

Altronic; Girard (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Altronic in Girard, Ohio seeks a Panel Electrical Controls Technician to ensure the quality of control panel products before shipment. You will collaborate with Panel Engineering and Production teams, and occasionally Sales and Logistics, to deliver reliable equipment to customers.

Responsibilities include wiring checks, designing and implementing test equipment, auditing final products, power-ups, and cross‑department problem solving.

Qualifications

• 2-year Electronics degree or equivalent control systems experience.
• Ability to work independently and safely.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics and relay logic drawings.
• Experience with relay ladder logic and PLC troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Check wiring to prevent shorts or misconnections.
• Assist in designing, developing, and implementing test equipment.
• Audit final products for quality before shipment.
• Perform production inspections and testing.
• Conduct initial power-ups of control panels.
• Collaborate with various departments to resolve issues.
• Occasionally demonstrate equipment to customers.
• Report technical failures promptly.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Relay ladder logic

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Education

Associate degree in Electronics

Tools

Electrical test equipment

PLC programming software

Job description

Join Altronic and help ensure the quality of every control panel before it reaches our customers.

Altronic LLC is a leader in Compression Technology, Drive Technology, Hydraulic Systems, Safety, and Engine divisions, with employees across dozens of locations worldwide. As a Panel Electrical Controls Technician at our Girard, Ohio location, you'll ensure the quality of all control panel products before shipment, working closely with the Panel Engineering and Production teams - and occasionally Sales and Logistics - to deliver superior products to our customers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Check wiring to prevent shorts or misconnections.
• Assist in designing, developing, and implementing test equipment.
• Audit final products for quality before shipment.
• Perform production inspections and testing.
• Conduct initial power-ups of control panels.
• Collaborate with various departments to resolve issues.
• Occasionally assist with demonstrating equipment to customers.
• Report technical failures promptly.

WHO YOU ARE

• 2-year degree in Electronics, or experience with some form of control systems.
• Ability to work independently and safely.
• Effective communication with all levels of personnel.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, relay logic drawings, and more.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Positive attitude and teamwork aptitude.
• Flexibility for overtime when required.
• Familiarity with electrical testing equipment.
• Adaptability to different software tools.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Knowledge of fundamental electro‑mechanical concepts.
• Experience with relay ladder logic and PLC troubleshooting.
• Understanding of industrial panel design.
• Industrial automation experience preferred.

WHY JOIN US

• Opportunities for advancement at Altronic.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA and HSA options and disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation and sick days).
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule: Day shift, Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime

Work Location: In person - Girard, Ohio