Quality Control Inspector

CAM Integrated Solutions, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Automation & Controls is seeking a Quality Control Inspector in Houston, TX. The role ensures panels and assemblies meet quality, safety, and compliance standards such as UL508A and NEC through inspections, testing, and documentation throughout the build process.

Responsibilities include in-process and final inspections, electrical testing, FAT support, documenting non-conformances, and maintaining QA records. Collaboration with panel builders and engineers is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quality control, electrical assembly, or control panel fabrication.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings.
• Familiarity with industrial control panels, PLC systems, and instrumentation.
• UL508A standards knowledge preferred.
• Experience using electrical test equipment like multimeter and megger.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Ability to identify problems and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of panels, wiring, and components to ensure compliance.
• Conduct electrical testing including continuity, voltage, and functional tests.
• Support and/or execute FAT for completed panels before shipment.
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conformances and rework needs.
• Verify component installation, labeling, wire routing, and termination quality.
• Ensure compliance with UL508A, NEC, and QA/QC standards.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, test reports, and quality documentation.
• Collaborate with panel builders, engineers, and supervisors to resolve issues.
• Assist in developing and maintaining quality procedures, checklists, and criteria.
• Promote shop safety standards and best practices.

Skills

Quality control

Electrical assembly

Control panel fabrication

Reading schematics

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

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Quality Control Inspector

Full Time Houston, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1244

Position Summary

The Quality Control Associate is responsible for ensuring that all control panels and assemblies produced within the Ascend Automation & Controls panel shop meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. This role performs inspections, testing, and documentation throughout the build process to ensure adherence to engineering specifications, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards such as UL508A and NEC.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of control panels, wiring, and components to ensure compliance with drawings, schematics, and specifications


• Conduct electrical testing including continuity checks, point-to-point verification, voltage checks, and functional testing


• Support and/or execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for completed panels prior to shipment


• Identify, document, and communicate non-conformances, defects, and rework requirements


• Verify component installation, labeling, wire routing, and termination quality


• Ensure compliance with UL508A, NEC, and internal QA/QC standards


• Maintain accurate inspection records, test reports, and quality documentation


• Collaborate with panel builders, engineers, and supervisors to resolve quality issues and improve processes


• Assist in developing and maintaining quality procedures, checklists, and inspection criteria


• Promote and adhere to shop safety standards and best practices

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quality control, electrical assembly, or control panel fabrication


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings


• Familiarity with industrial control panels, PLC systems, and instrumentation


• Working knowledge of UL508A standards preferred


• Experience using electrical test equipment(multimeter, megger, continuity tester, etc.)


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work


• Ability to identify problems and support root cause analysis and corrective actions

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, or related field


• Experience in an EPC, automation, or panel fabrication environment


• Exposure to AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar tools


• Knowledge of quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement practices

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods in a shop environment


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work with tools and equipment


• Comfortable working around energized equipment (with proper safety procedures)