QC Testing Technician

Cates Control Systems, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cates Control Systems, Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking a Testing Technician to join our automation team. The role involves wiring tests, labeling, verifying fuses, and ensuring components meet specs. You will apply voltage, validate operation, and uphold UL compliance where required.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of experience, and strong attention to detail. Expect a 10‑hour shift with on-site work and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years prior experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills are essential.
• Ability to read wiring schematics and interpret designs.
• Familiarity with UL and NEC basics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Pull-test all wires to verify a good connection.
• Ensure wires are labeled correctly.
• Verify fuses meet design standards.
• Check for wire frays and verify component sizes/voltages.
• Apply voltage and verify components operate properly.
• Ensure UL requirements are met where applicable.
• Apply identification and UL stickers to control panels.
• Complete check sheets and log time in Epicor.
• Collaborate with shipping and hand off completed work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Leadership

Mentoring peers

Reading wiring schematics

AC-DC circuits knowledge

Multimeter use

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Digital multimeter

Job description

Description

Cates Control Systems in Plano, TX is looking to hire a Testing Technician.

Joining the Cates team is both challenging and rewarding. You will become an important member of a very talented and dynamic team within our industry. If this sounds like you, please read on!

The Role

• Pull-test all wires to verify a good connection.
• Make sure that all wires are labeled correctly.
• Make sure that all fuses are correct according to design standards.
• Make sure that there are no wire frays.
• Check all components to verify correct sizes and voltages.
• Apply the required voltage and verify that all components operate correctly.
• If the control panel requires UL approval, you must make sure all components meet UL requirements via schematic designer.
• Apply all identification stickers and UL stickers to control panel(s).
• Fill out all check sheets supplied with drawings for your department. Verify quality prior to hand off to shipping department.
• Log all time spent on each job into the Epicor database using the traveler supplied with the drawings.

Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 2 years prior experience preferred
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving/analysis
• Leadership traits
• Mentoring peers and other technicians
• This position requires a significant amount of bending and standing
• Ability to read wiring schematic
• AC-DC circuits: Needs a fundamental knowledge of AC-DC circuits and the difference between the two. This person needs to understand Kirchhoff’s law and apply it to power and control circuits.
• Ohms and Watt’s Law: Needs to know how to calculate simple and advanced circuit calculations for industrial control panel needs.
• NEC and UL508A: Needs to have the ability to look up and understand NEC and UL508A rules and apply them to industrial control panels. NEC and UL508A will also need to be used in electrical design of power and control circuits. Wiring sizing, component selection, and component uses are also required.
• PLC: Needs to understand PLC hardware basics and understand basic PLC ladder logic.
• Motor Controls and Automation: Needs to understand advanced motor controls and automation systems. Troubleshooting improperly working circuits is required. A firm understanding about closed loop control and individual components in that loop is also needed. Process controller programming and setup is also required. Must be able to read sequence of operations for timers and counters and apply them to control panels.
• AC and DC drives: Needs a fundamental knowledge of AC and DC drives. Basic and advanced setup of various drives is required.
• Motors: Needs to understand how different AC, DC and servo motors work.
• Transformers: Needs to understand how to make connections for various application needs.
• Multi-meter use: Needs to understand how to use a digital multi-meter to make various electrical readings.
• Basic computer skills

More About Us

Cates Control Systems was founded over 40 years ago and is a systems integration company that partners with manufacturing firms to develop and implement automation solutions to increase production, improve quality and reduce costs. Our customers are extremely diverse and spread all over North America (and a few internationally). Our customers make roofing shingles, fry potato chips, roast coffee, process poultry and beef, distill water, bottle apple juice, and ship all over the world.

Cates is committed to delivering quality solutions that we stand behind through service and support. Our vision is to positively impact the lives of others. We are a fun, friendly company with a strong family atmosphere and 12 core principles that guide us at every step in our success. Our culture is firmly rooted in the values of honesty, integrity, commitment and reliability. To learn more, please visit us at www.cates.com.

keywords: test, quality, automation, control panels

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Plano, TX 75074: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• testing industrial control panels: 2 years (Preferred)
• ability to read wiring schematics: 2 years (Preferred)
• UL508a: 2 years (Preferred)
• AC-DC circuits: 2 years (Preferred)
• PLC hardware basics and PLC ladder logic: 1 year (Preferred)
• motor controls and automation systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• digital multi-meter: 1 year (Preferred)
• basic computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person