Electronic Test Technician

PDS is HIRING: Electronic Test Technician

Location: St. Louis, MO (Onsite - Climate-Controlled Facility)

Position Type: Full-Time / Contract-to-Hire (Strong conversion potential)

Schedule: 5 days/week (Day Shift) Voluntary OT available

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you mechanically inclined with a foundational knowledge of electricity or control wiring? We are expanding our manufacturing team in St. Louis and looking for hands-on, detail-oriented individuals to assemble and wire high-quality control panels and cabinets for Emerson Automation Solutions .

Whether you are a trade school graduate, an entry-level technician with basic assembly knowledge, or an electrical engineering graduate who loves hands-on work, this is an excellent opportunity to launch a long-term career with a industry leader.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Panel Assembly & Wiring: Wire and assemble electrical control panels, cabinets, and inner pans following engineered wiring schematics.

• Component Installation: Install electrical hardware, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, DIN rails, and grounding systems.

• Mechanical Fabrication: Perform layout modifications, including enclosure cutouts, inner pan prep, and mounting.

• Conduit & Tubing: Assist with cutting, reaming, bending, and threading conduit and tubing inside control houses and installed equipment.

• Wire Processing: Cut, strip, crimp, label, and terminate wires according to standard electrical color codes and industry specs.

• Quality & Inspection: Collaborate with team members to inspect finished panel builds for accuracy, neatness, and quality compliance.

A TYPICAL DAY LOOKS LIKE

• Start the morning reviewing daily panel builds, schematics, and production goals.

• Perform detailed wiring and assembly work on the production floor in a clean, climate-controlled setting (mostly seated wiring work).

• Partner with peer technicians to ensure builds meet exact specs before final quality checks.

• Focus on steadily building speed, precision, and product knowledge over time.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications:

• Schematic Reading: Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics and electrical symbols (Required - evaluated during interview) .

• Electrical Fundamentals: Basic understanding of NEC guidelines and electrical components (breakers, grounding, relays).

• Tool Proficiency: Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on comfort using hand and power tools.

• Physical Capabilities: Ability to lift up to 49 lbs and perform physical assembly tasks.

• Safety Gear: Required to wear safety shoes and safety glasses while on the production floor.

Preferred Experience / Background:

• Vocational/trade school coursework, electrical certification, or electrical engineering degree.

• Some exposure to control cabinet wiring, panel assembly, or industrial electrical work.

• Entry-level candidates with solid basic electrical knowledge are encouraged to apply! (Forklift experience is not required).

WHY APPLY?

• Clean & Comfortable Environment: Work inside a modern, climate-controlled manufacturing facility.

• Career Growth: Strong potential to convert to a permanent, full-time role based on accuracy, reliability, and product mastery.

• Team-Oriented Culture: Supportive team environment with peer review and structured learning.

Pay Details: $22.59 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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