Testing Technician, REL/ICP - Night Shift

Panelmatic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

PTO and holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. seeks a highly skilled Testing Technician, REL/ICP to join our Houston team. This role focuses on testing and validation of protective relay systems and industrial control panels prior to shipment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on relay testing experience, reads complex schematics, and collaborates with engineering and customers during FAT to ensure safe, compliant operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience testing industrial control panels or relay panels.
• Ability to read 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).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, electrical, and system-level testing of relay panels and industrial control panels.
• Configure and test protective relays (SEL, ABB, GE, Siemens, etc.), including settings validation.
• Conduct secondary injection testing and relay simulation using test equipment.
• Execute point-to-point wiring checks, continuity checks, and control circuit validation.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with internal teams and customers.
• Verify proper operation of PLC-based control systems, I/O, HMI interfaces, and networks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, logic, and communication issues identified during testing.
• Document test results, discrepancies, and corrective actions in test reports.
• Ensure compliance with UL 508A, UL 698A, NEC, and customer specs.
• Follow NFPA 70E and OSHA electrical safety procedures; support field commissioning as needed.

Skills

Relay testing

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

PLC systems

Industrial communication protocols

Field testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electrical Technology or Power Systems

Tools

Omicron

Doble

Relay test equipment

Job description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America’s top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented 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 customers during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

Job Duties:

• Perform functional, electrical, and system-level testing of relay panels and industrial control panels
• Configure and test protective relays (SEL, ABB, GE, Siemens, etc.), including settings validation and logic verification
• Conduct secondary injection testing and relay simulation using test equipment (e.g., Omicron, Doble)
• Execute point-to-point wiring checks, continuity checks, and control circuit validation
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with internal teams and customers, including demonstrations and issue resolution
• Verify proper operation of PLC-based control systems, I/O, HMI interfaces, and communication networks (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, logic, and communication issues identified during testing
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, and relay setting files
• Document test results, discrepancies, and corrective actions in detailed test reports
• Ensure compliance with UL 508A, UL 698A (if applicable), NEC, and customer specifications
• Follow all electrical safety procedures (NFPA 70E, OSHA) and company quality standards
• Support field commissioning and startup activities as needed (limited travel)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required (technical certification or associate degree preferred)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Power Systems, or related field

• Experience with SEL relays and AcSELerator QuickSet software

• Knowledge of power distribution systems and switchgear integration

• Experience performing FAT with customers and cross-functional teams

• Familiarity with SCADA systems and networked control architectures

• NFPA 70E certification or formal electrical safety training

• Experience with hazardous location panels (Class I Div 1/2) is a plus

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD

• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage

• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)

• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%

• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided

• PTO and paid holidays provided

• Career advancement opportunities

• Competitive wages

• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years