Senior Testing Technician: Protective Relays & ICP

Panelmatic Inc; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Testing Technician, REL/ICP to join our Houston team.

This role focuses on testing and validation of protective relay systems (REL) and industrial control panels (ICP), ensuring proper functionality, safety, and compliance prior to shipment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with relay testing, control systems, and electrical troubleshooting, along with the ability to interpret complex schematics and interface with engineering teams and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience testing industrial control panels, relay panels, or similar electrical systems.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay logic independently.
• Hands-on experience with relay test equipment (Omicron, Doble, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of protective relays and power system protection concepts.
• Experience with PLC systems, I/O testing, and basic troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, electrical, and system-level testing of relay panels and ICPs.
• Configure and test protective relays (SEL, ABB, GE, Siemens).
• Conduct secondary injection testing and relay simulation using test equipment.
• Execute point-to-point wiring checks and circuit validation.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with internal teams and customers.
• Verify operation of PLC-based control systems, I/O, HMI, and networks.
• Troubleshoot electrical, logic, and communication issues identified during testing.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics and relay setting files.
• Document test results and corrective actions in detailed reports.
• Ensure compliance with UL 508A, UL 698A, NEC, and customer specs.
• Follow NFPA 70E and company safety standards.

Skills

Relay testing

Schematics reading

PLC testing

Industrial protocols

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Omicron test equipment

Doble test equipment

AcSELerator QuickSet

Job description

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Testing Technician, REL/ICP to join our Houston team.

This role focuses on testing and validation of protective relay systems (REL) and industrial control panels (ICP), ensuring proper functionality, safety, and compliance prior to shipment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with relay testing, control systems, and electrical troubleshooting, along with the ability to interpret complex schematics and interface with engineering teams and