Panel Technician

AES•Chattanooga, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Assembles a wide variety of electronic components, subassemblies, products, or systems following standard work procedures, sample assemblies, and schematics / wiring diagrams. This role involves viewing and interpreting assembly instructions, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, or sketches, and listening to verbal instructions. The technician will read parts lists, ensure all parts are present, and obtain correct parts from stock locations by cross-referencing part numbers. They will position and stage parts, tools, and subassemblies, and assemble components based on drawings, engineering specifications, manufacturing documentation, and standard work procedures, interpreting measurements and verifying specifications. A key responsibility is performing point-to-point wiring of relays, controls, PLC’s, I/O modules, VFD’s, interfaces, and instrumentation, ensuring neat and compliant wire routing. The role includes checking for part defects, cleaning, adjusting, and replacing parts as needed, and using various hand tools for component installation. Applying labels, inspecting work at each step, and completing quality check checklists are also essential. The technician will troubleshoot assembly issues, communicate with engineering or leadership for resolutions, and follow safety procedures for equipment startup and shutdown. Completing quality control and unit verification forms, communicating with multiple departments about unit status, and maintaining a clean work area are also part of the job. The role also involves cross-training in other areas and complying with all safety policies.

Requirements

Previous experience using hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, etc. required.
Ability to cross reference part numbers.
Ability to follow oral and written policies, procedures and instructions.
Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of productivity while achieving quality workmanship to achieve established metrics.
Interpersonal skills required to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience reading blueprints, schematics, or wiring diagrams preferred.
Previous experience working in a production or assembly role preferred.
Mechanical aptitude beneficial.
Ability to read blueprints or schematics very helpful.
Knowledge of industrial equipment such as PLC’s, relays, controls, I/O modules, interfaces, etc. preferred.
Knowledge of electrical theory, terminology, electrical schematics preferred.
Ability to use measuring equipment, levels, squares, and various hand tools preferred.

Responsibilities

View, study and interpret assembly instructions, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, or sketches.
Listens to verbal instructions from designated trainer/leader.
Read parts list. Determine if all parts are present. Obtains correct parts for work steps by referring to the available documentation and collecting items from stock location, cross referencing the part numbers.
Position/stage parts, tools and subassemblies.
Assembles components based on drawings, engineering specifications, manufacturing documentation and/or standard work procedures. Interpret measurements and verifies specifications.
Performs point to point wiring of relays, controls, PLC’s, I/O modules, VFD’s, interfaces, and instrumentation while ensuring wire and cables are routed and bundled neatly to meet internal quality standards and external requirements.
Checks for part defects; cleans, adjusts and replaces parts as needed to ensure a quality product.
Uses a variety of hand tools to install components, including screwdriver, torque wrench, mallet, socket wrench, etc.
Applies labels per requirements.
Inspects work as steps are performed and completes quality check checklist as required by customer and/or AES. Ensures all parts are fitted and installed properly.
Troubleshoots assembly issues and communicate with engineering or leadership as necessary to reach resolution.
Starts up and shuts down any equipment used during assembly process in compliance with company and OSHA safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown.
Complete quality control and/or unit verification forms.
Communicates with multiple departments regarding the status of the unit, including leadership, engineering, quality, logistics, etc.
Maintains a neat, orderly and clean work area.
Cross trains in other areas.
Complies with all safety policies required to perform each job task in a safe manner.
Performs other duties as directed by leadership.