Electrical and Instrumentation Panel Assembly Technician

Job Summary:

The E&I Panel Assembly Technician is responsible for the fabrication, assembly, wiring, inspection, and testing of industrial instrumentation and electrical control panels in accordance with approved engineering drawings, customer specifications, applicable industry standards, and Pickett Systems' quality and safety requirements. This position supports a standardized manufacturing environment utilizing Lean principles, structured assembly processes, and continuous improvement practices to deliver safe, reliable, high-quality products while meeting production schedules and labor efficiency objectives.

Primary Job Function:

1. Electrical and Instrumentation Panel Assembly

• Fabricate and assemble industrial electrical and instrumentation control panels according to approved engineering documentation.
• Install DIN rails, wire ducts, terminal blocks, relays, circuit breakers, power supplies, PLC components, instrumentation devices, and other electrical equipment.
• Perform enclosure preparation, including drilling, cutting, mounting, and installation of cable glands and accessories.
• Assemble and install backplates, panel doors, and internal components.
• Complete panel grounding and bonding in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Maintain proper component placement, spacing, accessibility, and workmanship.

2. Electrical Wiring and Termination

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of materials.
• Cut, strip, identify, route, and terminate electrical conductors.
• Install ferrules, wire markers, and terminal identification.
• Perform wiring and termination using approved methods and calibrated or verified tooling as required.
• Ensure proper wire routing, segregation, bend radius, and cable management.
• Verify electrical connections against engineering documentation.

3. Quality Control and Testing

• Perform in-process inspections and self-verification of completed work.
• Verify component identification, wire numbers, terminal assignments, and mechanical assembly.
• Perform continuity, point-to-point, and other authorized electrical testing.
• Assist qualified personnel with functional testing and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials or workmanship.
• Complete manufacturing travelers, inspection records, and quality documentation.
• Support corrective actions and root-cause investigations.

4. Lean Manufacturing and Production Flow

• Participate in a structured manufacturing environment utilizing standardized work instructions and visual production management.
• Support one-piece flow, FIFO material movement, and controlled work-in-process.
• Operate and maintain assigned assembly fixtures, carts, jigs, and workstation equipment.
• Follow production schedules and communicate barriers to completion.
• Participate in 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce assembly time, material handling, rework, and unnecessary movement.
• Maintain accurate labor reporting by production operation.
• Crosstrain across multiple assembly operations to support production flexibility including E&I Meter Skid fabrication.

5. Safety and Workplace Organization

• Follow Pickett Systems and Strike safety policies and procedures.
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Follow electrical safety requirements, including NFPA 70E-related work practices as applicable.
• Perform only those energized testing activities for which the employee is trained and authorized.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe workstations.
• Inspect tools, fixtures, and equipment prior to use.
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and equipment deficiencies.
• Support daily safety discussions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, electrical apprenticeship, or industrial instrumentation training preferred.

Required Technical Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of basic electrical principles, including AC/DC circuits.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and electrical assembly equipment.
• Familiarity with wire termination, component installation, and electrical panel fabrication.
• Ability to follow documented manufacturing processes.
• Basic computer literacy for drawings, production tracking, and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a production team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience manufacturing industrial control panels, PLC panels, RTU panels, or instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with UL 508A panel construction requirements.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 79 where applicable, and relevant customer specifications.
• Experience with industrial automation, PLCs, relays, power supplies, and instrumentation components.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, standard work, and continuous improvement.
• Experience performing electrical testing and troubleshooting.
• Experience using automated wire processing and labeling equipment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to stand, walk, and work at manufacturing stations for extended periods.
• Ability to use hand tools and perform detailed electrical assembly work.
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to lift and handle materials within established company safety guidelines, using mechanical assistance when required.
• Ability to distinguish wire identification, labels, and electrical component markings, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
• Work performed primarily in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Continuous improvement
• Integrity and professionalism

Strike is an Equal Opportunity Employer