Electrical Control Panel Builder

Sterling Technologies Inc.•Wixom, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Sterling Technologies is a growth-oriented company that has been serving a diversified array of industries including Aerospace, Military, Medical, Automotive, and On & Off Highway equipment providers for nearly 5 decades. Sterling manufactures integrated electrical and mechanical assemblies that are flexible to the customer's needs, including wire harnesses, power distribution and controls, and PCB assemblies. Sterling has built a strong reputation as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier to the heavy equipment and automotive industries, providing a combination of integration, innovation, value, and service. With a commitment to quality, innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction, Sterling Technologies offers a wide range of services and is certified to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. We are a collaborative, friendly team-oriented work environment focused on growth. Sterling Technologies is looking for individuals seeking long-term employment in a great work environment.

Requirements

Has panel wiring and building experience and strong mechanical skills and aptitude.
Has experience in reading and interpreting schematic drawings.
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in electrical wiring field
Strong attention to detail
Proficient in basic math skills
Possesses good communication skills, is motivated, and has a great attitude.
Ability to work independently.
Desire to work within a continuous learning environment.

Nice To Haves

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification
UL 508A panel shop experience or familiarity with UL panel build requirements.
Experience with aerospace, automotive, medical, military, defense, or industrial control panel and harness applications.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
Familiarity with ERP and manufacturing/test data software systems.

Responsibilities

Assemble, wire, and terminate control panels, enclosures, and electromechanical assemblies according to electrical schematics, panel layout drawings, and customer specifications.
Review electrical schematics, panel layout drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs) for accuracy, manufacturability, and testability, and flag discrepancies to engineering.
Fabricate or form parts and structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws.
Utilize small hand tools such as wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers.
Use good judgement when dimensions or tolerances seem inconsistent or unworkable.
Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan, review, or clarify work activities or to resolve assembly or production problems.
Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for components, wiring, or instruments.
Mark up drawings and bills of material to document the “as built” final product.
Perform necessary hand operations such as deburring, grinding & sawing.
Operate hand pallet jacks to move material within the plant.
Install finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets.
Complete point to point wiring, and install a wide variety of electronic components including PLC's, relays, lights, switches, etc.
Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic component parts to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
Work with minimal supervision once work assignments are given and explained.
Ask questions to obtain sufficient instruction to perform assigned tasks.
Support prototype builds, new product introductions, and first-article inspections for new control panels and test programs.
Maintain test equipment, fixtures, hand tools, and calibration schedules to keep systems audit-ready.
Drive process improvements in panel assembly and test methods to increase throughput, reduce defects, and improve first-pass yield.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve technical issues and support design-for-test initiatives.
Support inventory control by verifying components, wire, terminals, and panel hardware against BOMs.
Ensure compliance with workplace safety policies, lockout/tagout, and electrical safety practices (e.g., NFPA 70E awareness).
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities & reading technical publications.
Work closely with the Assembly Lead Technician to improve and correct assembly times for proper manufacturing engineering documentation.
Communicates any changes on procedure or assembly structure to engineering in order to ensure complete and correct engineering documentation.