Control Panel Builder

Wunderlich‑Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee‑owned ESOP and one of the largest, most well‑established engineering firms in the United States, with over 40 years of industry history. The company is seeking a Control Panel Builder for its Eden Prairie, MN location.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical equipment according to Wunderlich‑Malec standards and engineered drawings.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and panel layout drawings.
• Perform a print‑to‑part match, verifying components against the bill of material.
• Lay out back‑panel components and enclosure‑mounted components properly.
• Locate components to meet minimum manufacturer spacing requirements.
• Maintain UL standards and NEC codes while building control panels.
• Label all components within the control panel accurately.
• Organize component literature for shipping.
• Assist in preparing assembled equipment for system checkout.
• Handle daily equipment shipping/receiving duties, including loading and unloading trucks and preparing tested equipment for shipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized production area each day.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3+ years experience building control panels.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with team members.
• Proficiency with a personal computer for timesheets, expense reports, and printing wire labels.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Understanding of all necessary safety requirements in an assembly area.
• Skill in identifying non‑standard designs and recommending layout or assembly improvements.
• Basic use of hand tools (tape measure, square, screwdrivers) and power tools (drill, jigsaw).

Physical Demands

• Ability to see, perceive color, hear, speak clearly, and use hand dexterity.
• Driving, climbing, mounting and dismounting equipment, pushing and pulling.
• Lift up to 50 lb and stand for long periods with standard breaks and lunch.

Working Environment

Equipment assembly environment with cement flooring (floor padding provided as needed). The area may contain dust from equipment. Work is performed on‑site.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Long‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Short‑Term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation Resources
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

Pay

The expected salary range is $25 to $35 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus a discretionary bonus and participation in the employee stock program.