Testing Technician, PEC

Job Description

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 skilled and detail-oriented Testing Technician, PEC to join our Production Engineering Center (PEC) team in Conroe. This role is responsible for inspecting, testing, and validating electrical control panels to ensure compliance with company Quality Assurance Programs (QAP), engineering drawings, and customer specifications.

The ideal candidate brings strong troubleshooting skills, a solid understanding of electrical systems, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Job Duties:

• Inspect completed control panels to verify workmanship meets Panelmatic quality standards and QAP requirements
• Perform power-up and functional testing of electrical control panels and systems
• Interpret and verify compliance with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings
• Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot wiring or component issues; implement corrective actions
• Document test results, discrepancies, and resolutions clearly and accurately
• Ensure all components and wiring match engineering specifications and bill of materials
• Maintain testing equipment, tools, and a clean, organized test environment
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve issues efficiently
• Follow all safety procedures and industry standards during testing activities

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience testing electrical equipment or control panels
• 5+ years working within a Quality Assurance Program (QAP) or similar quality system
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
• Proven troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs or more
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods 4+ hours at a time
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing/test environment
• U.S. work authorization (no sponsorship available)
• Ability to pass background check, drug screening, and physical requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with industrial control panels (PLC, MCC, VFD systems, etc.)
• Familiarity with NEC, UL508A, or other applicable standards
• Experience using testing equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, or hi-pot testers

Benefits

• 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