Senior Control Panel Wiring & Test Technician

Sterling Technologies Inc.; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Technologies Inc. seeks a Senior Technician – Control Panels & Test to assemble, wire, test, and troubleshoot custom control panels and electromechanical assemblies.

You will program Cirris test equipment, develop fixtures, mentor technicians, and ensure products meet customer specs and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards, while supporting new product introductions and first-article inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; electrical certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in control panel wiring and electromechanical assembly or wire harness/cable assembly.
• Hands-on experience with Cirris or similar automated continuity/hipot test systems, including building/editing test programs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layout drawings, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Experience with wire processing equipment, crimping tools, soldering equipment, and handheld test/measurement devices (DMM, hipot, megohmmeter).
• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards and electrical assembly best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities and leadership/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and terminate control panels, enclosures, and electromechanical assemblies per schematics and BOMs.
• Set up, program, and run Cirris and comparable test equipment; develop fixtures and test lists/programs.
• Perform continuity, resistance, insulation resistance, hipot, and functional testing on assemblies.
• Troubleshoot wiring and connectivity issues to root cause; document corrective actions.
• Review schematics, layout drawings, and BOMs for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Support prototype builds, new product introductions, and first-article inspections.
• Train and mentor technicians on wiring, test equipment operation, and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620, UL 508A where applicable, and company quality requirements.
• Drive process improvements to increase throughput and first-pass yield.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Leadership

Team mentorship

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical certification

Tools

Cirris test system

DMM

Hipot test equipment

Soldering equipment

Crimping tools

Job description

Sterling Technologies Inc. seeks a Senior Technician – Control Panels & Test to assemble, wire, test, and troubleshoot custom control panels and electromechanical assemblies.

You will program Cirris test equipment, develop fixtures, mentor technicians, and ensure products meet customer specs and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards, while supporting new product introductions and first-article inspections.