The Mid-Level Control Panel Assembly Technician is responsible for independently assembling, wiring, and testing laboratory control panels used in critical environments such as biotech labs, clinical testing facilities, and pharmaceutical R&D labs. This role requires hands-on experience with control wiring, panel layout, component mounting, and basic troubleshooting in accordance with wiring diagrams and quality standards.
Electrical Panel Assembly
Independently assemble control panels, including layout of DIN rails, terminal blocks, circuit breakers, relays, PLCs, and instrumentation modules.
Ensure conformance to panel design and BOM specifications.
Wiring & Cable Routing
Execute clean, accurate point-to-point wiring for AC/DC control circuits, signal wiring, and power distribution.
Ensure proper wire gauge selection, labeling, ferruling, and routing for safety and aesthetics.
Schematic and Layout Interpretation
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings.
Identify discrepancies or design improvements and escalate to engineering when needed.
Panel Testing & Debugging
Conduct continuity checks, insulation resistance testing, and basic functionality testing.
Identify and correct wiring faults and minor component issues pre-power-on.
Adherence to Standards
Assemble panels in compliance with industry standards such as IEC/NEMA, UL508A, and GMP cleanroom standards if applicable.
Ensure compliance with internal quality and EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) protocols.
Documentation and Quality Assurance
Complete assembly checklists, redline drawing updates, and test reports.
Collaborate with QA team for inspections and resolution of NCRs (non-conformance reports).
Inventory & BOM Compliance
Verify materials against BOMs; report shortages or inconsistencies to the inventory control team.
Participate in material planning and layout optimization for efficient builds.
Mentorship and Team Collaboration
Provide guidance and technical support to junior technicians and apprentices.
Collaborate with engineering, testing, and commissioning teams to align on project goals.
Continuous Improvement
Contribute suggestions for process optimization, build efficiency, and tool utilization.
Stay current on best practices in control panel fabrication and automation technology.
Education:
Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation Engineering, or related technical field.
Experience:
3–6 years of hands-on experience in industrial or laboratory control panel wiring and assembly.
Skills Required:
Strong grasp of panel wiring conventions, loop diagrams, terminal block logic.
Skilled in using crimp tools, cable management, multi-testers, and schematic software.
Familiarity with cleanroom, pharmaceutical, or life sciences lab systems is preferred.