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SunSource

Fluid power distribution with engineering support

Panel Technician

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFarmington Hills, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods, use arms, hands, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach for items, listen and talk with staff and customers, crouch, crawl, stoop, or kneel frequently, and lift 50 pounds.
  • Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

  • Square, align, and assemble enclosures, back plates, and components; drill and tap mounting holes; and install PEM nuts and other mounting hardware as required.
  • Lay out wiring and electrical installations according to wiring specifications and schematics.
  • Wire assemblies and components, including control panels, lighting fixtures, door switches, and field wiring, according to schematics; cut, strip, bend, and form wire and conduit; and terminate and secure conductors by soldering, crimping, and using connectors.
  • Attach breakers, relays, contacts, bus bars, transformers, insulators, meters, plug devices, and fuse blocks to mounting points using appropriate hardware.
  • Install fans, filters, and other specified accessories according to specifications.
  • Assemble mechanical and electromechanical machinery from drawings, bills of materials, and work orders.
  • Install motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, and safety devices.
  • Wire control panels and integrate programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, drives, and field devices according to schematics and standards.
  • Perform initial start-up, machine calibration, and on-site commissioning; test and validate performance against acceptance criteria; and recommend improvements.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and control-system faults in the shop and field.
  • Execute preventive maintenance, upgrades, and retrofit projects; respond to emergency service calls; and prioritize work during service visits.
  • Document service activities, machine changes, and spare parts used in service reports and computerized maintenance management systems.
  • Train customers and operators on safe machine operation and basic maintenance.
  • Discuss errors in diagrams or production orders with a supervisor or engineer to clarify assembly or installation problems.
  • Maintain a clean, organized workspace and comply with safety policies.
  • Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and customer service to resolve complex issues.
  • May act as team lead by disseminating jobs, approving timecards, and performing related supervisory tasks.

About the Company

SunSource

Fluid power distribution with engineering support

SunSource distributes fluid power components and systems to OEMs, MROs, and mobile industrial equipment users. It provides design and engineering support, supply chain optimization, productivity solutions, value-added services, and repair capabilities. The products are delivered through a national network with strong local presence, combining technical expertise with customer service to offer cost-effective, maintenance-reducing solutions. SunSource differentiates itself through its long track record (85+ years), comprehensive engineering and repair services, and a focus on helping customers boost productivity while lowering operating costs. The company aims to deliver high-quality products and services, foster growth for its associates and partners, and build lasting customer relationships through technical support and reliable service.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Windsor, CA
Founded
2001

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