Control Panel Inspector
About The Position
Premier Automation is seeking a Control Panel Inspector with expertise in building, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, or inspecting industrial control panels and electrical assemblies in a manufacturing environment. This role serves as the final checkpoint on the production floor, ensuring all panels meet engineering requirements, workmanship standards, and customer expectations before shipment. The inspector will collaborate with electricians, testers, engineering, and production teams to support quality throughout the build process and promote consistency across the shop floor. Premier Automation is a global automation integrator specializing in custom control panels, motor control systems, drives, and industrial automation technologies, with a team in Alpharetta, GA, that designs, builds, tests, and supports electrical systems for various industries.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in control panel manufacturing, industrial controls, switchgear, motor control, electrical assembly, testing, inspection, or related industrial electrical environments
- Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs)
- Hands-on experience building, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, or inspecting industrial control panels, electrical assemblies, switchgear, MCCs, PLC panels, or similar equipment
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical components, including relays, contactors, breakers, terminal blocks, power supplies, PLC I/O, drives, and control circuits
- Experience identifying workmanship issues, wiring discrepancies, missing components, incorrect terminations, and other assembly-related quality concerns
- Experience using electrical test equipment such as multimeters, continuity testers, insulation resistance testers, or similar tools
- Strong communication skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback, mentorship, and guidance within a production environment
- High attention to detail with a focus on workmanship, quality, and continuous improvement
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with UL 508A, NEC, NFPA 70, or other applicable electrical standards
- Experience supporting customer, compliance, or third-party audits, including organizations such as Siemens, TUV, or similar entities
- Experience with nonconformance reporting (NCRs), corrective actions, root cause analysis, or quality management systems
- Experience coaching, mentoring, or providing technical guidance within a production or manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Perform in-process and final inspections of control panels and electrical assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering requirements, workmanship standards, and customer expectations
- Verify control panel builds against electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), and established manufacturing standards
- Conduct multi-point quality checks throughout production to identify workmanship issues, assembly discrepancies, and potential quality concerns before shipment
- Review traveler documents, inspection records, and testing documentation to confirm required manufacturing and quality procedures have been completed
- Identify nonconformances, coordinate corrective actions, and verify issues have been resolved prior to release
- Prepare completed panels for UL Manufacturer's Technical Representative (MTR) review and provide final approval for shipment through Certificate of Conformance (CoC) sign-off
- Serve as a primary point of contact during customer, compliance, and quality audits, partnering with organizations such as Siemens, TUV, and other related groups as needed
- Coach and mentor electricians and Electrical Testers on workmanship standards, quality expectations, and best practices across the production floor
- Partner with production, engineering, and product specialist teams to identify recurring issues and support continuous improvement in build quality and manufacturing consistency
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage with a 100% company-paid deductible
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
- Paid time off package with PTO, 10 company holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
- Company-provided tools and boot allowance
- Education assistance for ongoing professional development
- $1,000 employee referral bonuses
- Employee wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
