Panel Build Technician

Daedalus Industrial is seeking skilled Panel Builder Technicians to join our shop-floor team. In this role, you will build industrial control panels from bare enclosure to finished, tested assembly, working from engineering drawings and bills of materials to produce high-quality, code-compliant panels for our automation and controls customers.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts (EPLAN or equivalent)
• Lay out and mount enclosures, backplates, DIN rails, cable trays, and sub-panels
• Install and wire PLCs, I/O modules, drives (VFDs), HMIs, relays, contactors, and terminal blocks
• Perform point-to-point wiring from schematics; label all conductors per drawing standards
• Size, cut, strip, crimp, ferrule, and terminate conductors per specification
• Install power distribution components including breakers, fuses, disconnects, and bus bars
• Perform control power wiring for 24VDC and 120VAC circuits
• Identify and correct wiring errors; document redlines on drawings for engineering review
• Maintain a clean, organized build area and follow all shop safety practices
• Meet production schedules and communicate proactively on any build issues or material shortages

Requirements

• 2+ years of industrial panel building or electrical assembly experience
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Hands-on experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• Competence with hand tools, power tools, and wire processing equipment
• Working knowledge of NEC and UL 508A panel wiring standards
• Ability to wire from 10 AWG down to 22 AWG control wire
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship standards
• Ability to work independently and manage time across concurrent panel builds

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley product lines (1756, 1769, PowerFlex)
• UL 508A panel shop experience
• Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent trade certification
• Prior experience with field installation or panel commissioning support

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in varied body positions (bending, crouching)
• Must be able to perform fine motor tasks such as wire termination for full shift durations

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan
• Ongoing technical training and development opportunities