Quality Control Technician

PURPOSE:

As an ES&E Quality Control Technician, you will specialize in inspecting and assuring compliant control panel builds. Your primary responsibility is to verify that control panels meet the stringent safety and performance standards set by ES&E, its customers, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and the National Electrical Code (NEC).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspection and Compliance

• Conduct thorough inspections of control panels during various stages of production.
• Ensure compliance with UL508A and NEC requirements, including proper wiring, component selection, and labeling.
• Verify that control panels adhere to engineering design specifications and safety guidelines.

Testing and Documentation

• Development, maintenance, and ownership of quality program (testing procedures, policies, and equipment) to be instituted by this individual or by others.
• Perform functional tests on control panels, harnesses, and sub-assemblies to validate their operation.
• Document test results, including measurements, test procedures, and any deviations.
• Maintain accurate records for auditing purposes.

Calibration and Verification

• Manage calibration of testing equipment and maintain asset calibration log.
• Verify that measuring instruments meet UL508A standards.

Safety and Labeling

• Ensure proper labeling of all assemblies, including safety labels, ratings, and warnings.
• Confirm that safety interlocks, emergency stops, and grounding are correctly implemented on control panels or other assemblies.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with engineers and production team to communicate any quality or safety concerns promptly.
• Collaborate on corrective actions when deviations occur.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify areas for process improvement related to quality control.
• Propose Poka Yoke (mistake proof) enhancements to streamline production while maintaining safety standards.
• Recommendations for test equipment to further increase testing accuracy and efficiency.

Knowledge of UL508a and NEC

• Stay updated on the latest revisions and interpretations of UL508A requirements.
• Attend relevant training sessions or workshops.

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1- 4 years’ experience in Quality Control
• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or relevant technical experience.
• Knowledge in control panel assembly, wiring and testing.
• Capable of authoring technical documentation including but not limited to Factory Acceptance Test and Functional Design Specification documents.
• Knowledgeable of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 79 (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery), and UL508a.
• Self‐motivated and willing to learn mentality.
• Work is primarily performed in a production environment. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be extremely detail oriented and able to communicate effectively.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics.
• Experience with control hardware applications which include Rockwell panel components.
• Capable of solving problems independently and takes ownership of assigned project tasks.
• Current with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Inventor, and/or other 3D design software.
• “Hands on” electrical/mechanical experience or hobbies.

Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Electric Supply and Equipment Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person, employee, or job applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. Further, it is the policy of ES&E to undertake affirmative action in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements. This policy is intended to apply to all personnel actions affecting, but not limited to compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company sponsored training, education and social and recreation programs. It is also our policy to comply with all federal and state employment law.

Accommodations

ES&E provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you require in order to express an interest in a specific opening by emailing: jobs@ese-co.com or calling 336.574.4813. Thank you for considering ES&E for your next career opportunity.

Health and Wellness Benefits

• Medical coverage (employees may choose between two comprehensive plans)
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance (company paid and supplemental)
• Short-term disability and long-term disability are 100% employer paid benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution
• Tel-a-Doc phone consultations

Financial Rewards

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with pre-tax and ROTH options along with employer matching
• Profit Sharing Plan
• College Savings – access to a 529 plan

Wellbeing

• Company values employees’ time with family by typically honoring standard work hours
• Paid Time Off (employees receive paid time off and can purchase additional days each year)
• Paid Holidays (8 per year)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free counseling resources and work/life balance tools
• Annual on-site flu shot clinic
• Business casual work environment
• Volunteering opportunities
• Family outings and employee activities throughout the year
• Legal Services & Identity Theft benefits

Culture of Excellence

• Proven track record in providing outstanding customer service
• Named one of the “Best Places to Work in NC” for several years
• Scheduled company meetings
• ISO Certification
• Open door policy
• Company milestones celebrated
• Peer-to-peer recognition program (Essie Bucks)