Quality Control Technician

TriplePoint Labs; Monroe (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TriplePoint Labs is seeking a Quality Control Technician to inspect electrical control panels, components, assemblies, and production work to ensure quality and compliance with customer specs and industry standards.

The role combines inspection, electrical testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams. Training and support will be provided for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational training preferred.
• Experience in quality control, electrical assembly, panel building, or inspection is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specs and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, components, assemblies, and finished products for quality and conformance to specs.
• Perform electrical and mechanical inspections using measuring instruments and test equipment.
• Conduct basic electrical testing with multimeters and inspection tools.
• Review products against drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and customer requirements.
• Verify proper installation and operation of relays, fuses, circuit breakers, switches, sensors, and terminal blocks.
• Inspect wiring, labeling, component placement, and workmanship per standards.
• Document inspection results, test data, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
• Identify quality concerns and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
• Perform re-inspections and verify corrective actions meet requirements.
• Maintain inspection records, quality docs, and calibration records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Electrical inspection

Data entry

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or vocational program

Tools

Digital multimeter

Calipers

Torque tools

Schematic reading

Job description

Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Quality Control Technician to inspect electrical control panels, components, assemblies, and production work to ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer specifications, and industry requirements. This is a hands‑on position that combines quality inspection, electrical testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and cross‑functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.

We welcome applicants with backgrounds in quality control, manufacturing, electrical assembly, panel building, maintenance, or related technical fields. Training and support will be provided to help the right candidate succeed in the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, electrical components, assemblies, and finished products for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
• Perform electrical and mechanical inspections using measuring instruments, hand tools, and testing equipment.
• Conduct basic electrical testing and verification using multimeters and other inspection tools.
• Review products against electrical drawings, schematics, bills of material, work instructions, and customer requirements.
• Verify proper installation and operation of electrical components including relays, fuses, circuit breakers, switches, sensors, terminal blocks, and control devices.
• Inspect wiring, labeling, component placement, and workmanship for compliance with company and customer standards.
• Document inspection results, test data, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
• Identify quality concerns, communicate findings, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to resolve issues.
• Perform re‑inspections and verification of corrective actions to ensure requirements have been met.
• Maintain inspection records, quality documentation, and calibration records.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on product quality, process consistency, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain inspection tools and equipment and report calibration or maintenance concerns.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school, vocational training, or relevant manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in quality control, electrical assembly, panel building, manufacturing, or inspection is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specifications and procedures.
• Comfortable using computers for data entry, reports, email communication, and quality documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Reliable, organized, and committed to maintaining high quality standards.

Technical Skills (Preferred)

• Ability to safely use a digital multimeter for electrical testing, continuity checks, voltage verification, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and panel layouts.
• Understanding of electrical components including relays, contactors, fuses, circuit breakers, switches, sensors, power supplies, VFDs, and terminal blocks.
• Experience inspecting and troubleshooting industrial control panels.
• Familiarity with electrical systems ranging from 24VDC through 480VAC, including single-phase and three-phase equipment.
• Ability to identify wiring errors, component discrepancies, and workmanship defects.
• Knowledge of electrical safety practices including lockout/tagout and safe testing procedures.
• Experience using inspection tools such as calipers, tape measures, torque tools, and other quality equipment.
• Familiarity with quality documentation, inspection reports, nonconformance reporting, and corrective action processes.
• Knowledge of UL 508A, NFPA 70, or industrial control panel standards is a plus.