E&I Technician

Strike•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The E&I Panel Assembly Technician fabricates, assembles, wires, inspects, and tests industrial instrumentation and electrical control panels in accordance with approved engineering drawings, customer specifications, applicable industry standards, and Pickett Systems' quality and safety requirements. The role supports a standardized manufacturing environment using Lean principles, structured assembly processes, and continuous improvement practices to deliver safe, reliable, high-quality products while meeting production schedules and labor efficiency objectives. The technician assembles panels and their electrical components, prepares enclosures, completes wiring and terminations, and verifies work against engineering documentation. The position performs in-process quality checks and authorized electrical tests, supports qualified personnel with functional testing and factory acceptance testing, documents work, and communicates nonconformances. It also supports production flow, 5S, safety, and continuous improvement activities, and may cross-train across assembly operations, including E&I Meter Skid fabrication.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
Understanding of basic electrical principles, including AC/DC circuits.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and electrical assembly equipment.
Familiarity with wire termination, component installation, and electrical panel fabrication.
Ability to follow documented manufacturing processes.
Basic computer literacy for drawings, production tracking, and documentation.
Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a production team.
Ability to stand, walk, and work at manufacturing stations for extended periods.
Ability to use hand tools and perform detailed electrical assembly work.
Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive hand movements.
Ability to lift and handle materials within established company safety guidelines, using mechanical assistance when required.
Ability to distinguish wire identification, labels, and electrical component markings, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Technical school, electrical apprenticeship, or industrial instrumentation training.
Experience manufacturing industrial control panels, PLC panels, RTU panels, or instrumentation systems.
Familiarity with UL 508A panel construction requirements.
Working knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 79 where applicable, and relevant customer specifications.
Experience with industrial automation, PLCs, relays, power supplies, and instrumentation components.
Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, standard work, and continuous improvement.
Experience performing electrical testing and troubleshooting.
Experience using automated wire processing and labeling equipment.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and assemble industrial electrical and instrumentation control panels according to approved engineering documentation.
Install DIN rails, wire ducts, terminal blocks, relays, circuit breakers, power supplies, PLC components, instrumentation devices, and other electrical equipment.
Prepare enclosures by drilling, cutting, mounting, and installing cable glands and accessories; assemble and install backplates, panel doors, and internal components.
Complete panel grounding and bonding in accordance with applicable requirements, maintaining proper component placement, spacing, accessibility, and workmanship.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of materials.
Cut, strip, identify, route, and terminate electrical conductors; install ferrules, wire markers, and terminal identification.
Use approved wiring and termination methods and calibrated or verified tooling as required; maintain proper routing, segregation, bend radius, and cable management.
Verify electrical connections against engineering documentation.
Perform in-process inspections and self-verification of completed work, including checks of component identification, wire numbers, terminal assignments, and mechanical assembly.
Perform continuity, point-to-point, and other authorized electrical testing; assist qualified personnel with functional testing and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials or workmanship; complete manufacturing travelers, inspection records, and quality documentation; support corrective actions and root-cause investigations.
Follow standardized work instructions and visual production management; support one-piece flow, FIFO material movement, and controlled work-in-process.
Operate and maintain assigned assembly fixtures, carts, jigs, and workstation equipment; follow production schedules and communicate barriers to completion.
Participate in 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction, and continuous improvement activities, identifying opportunities to reduce assembly time, material handling, rework, and unnecessary movement.
Maintain accurate labor reporting by production operation and cross-train across assembly operations, including E&I Meter Skid fabrication.
Follow Pickett Systems and Strike safety policies and procedures, use appropriate PPE, and follow applicable NFPA 70E-related electrical safety practices.
Perform only energized testing activities for which trained and authorized; maintain clean, organized, and safe workstations.
Inspect tools, fixtures, and equipment before use; report unsafe conditions, near misses, and equipment deficiencies; support daily safety discussions and continuous improvement initiatives.