Quality Control (QC) Technician

Position Summary

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for inspecting and ensuring the compliance of control panel assemblies. This role ensures all products meet ES&E standards, customer specifications, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements, and National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and performance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Inspection & Compliance

• Conduct thorough inspections of control panels at various stages of production
• Ensure compliance with UL508A and NEC requirements, including proper wiring, component selection, and labeling
• Verify adherence to engineering drawings, specifications, and safety standards

Testing & Documentation

• Develop, maintain, and take ownership of the quality program, including test procedures, policies, and equipment
• Perform functional testing on control panels, harnesses, and subassemblies
• Accurately document test procedures, results, measurements, and deviations
• Maintain detailed records to support audits and traceability

Calibration & Verification

• Manage calibration of testing equipment and maintain calibration logs
• Verify that all measuring instruments meet UL508A requirements

Safety & Labeling

• Ensure proper labeling of assemblies, including safety labels, ratings, and warnings
• Confirm correct implementation of safety features such as grounding, interlocks, and emergency stops

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with engineering and production teams to communicate quality or safety concerns
• Collaborate on root cause analysis and corrective actions

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements to quality control processes
• Recommend and apply Poka-Yoke (mistake-proofing) solutions
• Suggest enhancements to testing equipment to improve accuracy and efficiency

Regulatory Knowledge

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UL508A and NEC standards
• Participate in relevant training and professional development opportunities

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• 1–4 years of experience in Quality Control
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent technical experience
• Knowledge of control panel assembly, wiring, and testing
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, and UL508A
• Ability to create technical documentation (e.g., Factory Acceptance Tests, Functional Design Specifications)
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to work in a production environment and stand for extended periods

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics
• Experience with Rockwell Automation panel components
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Inventor, or similar design software
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
• Hands-on electrical or mechanical experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and maintain balance
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Manual dexterity to handle tools, components, and equipment
• Ability to read screens and printed materials and hear within normal ranges (with or without correction)
• Ability to operate machinery safely
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, noise)
• Proficiency in typing and data entry
• Ability to reach, handle, and manipulate objects and equipment
• Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written formats

Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Electric Supply and Equipment Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person, employee, or job applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. Further, it is the policy of ES&E to undertake af