Quality Technician

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Technician to support the testing, inspection, and continuous improvement of our custom electrical control panels and manufacturing environment. This individual will play a key role in ensuring our products and environment meet quality standards while helping develop and improve manufacturing and testing processes. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eastlake, OH. The position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026. The role operates within a manufacturing environment focused on custom electrical control panels, working around electrical equipment, wiring, and energized panels following safety practices, with regular interaction with production and engineering teams on the shop floor and in test areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quality inspections and checks on custom industrial control panels and related assemblies to ensure they meet internal and customer specifications.
• Conduct electrical testing of control panels, including safe panel energization, and document test results accurately and consistently.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics in both JIC and IEC formats to verify correct wiring, component placement, and panel configuration.
• Support root cause failure analysis by investigating defects, nonconformances, and test failures, and contribute to effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, refine, and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and testing processes to support continuous improvement in the manufacturing environment.
• Drive quality initiatives that improve product reliability, reduce defects, and enhance overall process efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and other teams to resolve quality issues and ensure timely defect resolution.
• Maintain and control quality documentation, including inspection records, test reports, and process documentation, to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of quality assurance and quality control practices throughout the manufacturing process.
• Provide feedback and recommendations on process improvements, tooling, and methods that enhance product quality and consistency.
• Assist in training or guiding other team members on quality standards, inspection techniques, and testing procedures as needed.

Skills

• Continuous Improvement mindset with experience developing procedures, improving processes, and driving quality initiatives
• 2+ years of quality Assurance experience including inspections, testing documentation, and defect resolution
• 2+ years of strong understanding of electrical principles, troubleshooting, and safe panel energization
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics in both JIC and IEC formats
• Experience working around, building, wiring, and/or testing custom industrial control panels

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.