Position Summary
The Quality Control Technician is responsible for inspecting and ensuring the compliance of control panel assemblies. This role ensures all products meet ES&E standards, customer specifications, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements, and National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and performance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Inspection & Compliance
- Conduct thorough inspections of control panels at various stages of production
- Ensure compliance with UL508A and NEC requirements, including proper wiring, component selection, and labeling
- Verify adherence to engineering drawings, specifications, and safety standards
Testing & Documentation
- Develop, maintain, and take ownership of the quality program, including test procedures, policies, and equipment
- Perform functional testing on control panels, harnesses, and subassemblies
- Accurately document test procedures, results, measurements, and deviations
- Maintain detailed records to support audits and traceability
Calibration & Verification
- Manage calibration of testing equipment and maintain calibration logs
- Verify that all measuring instruments meet UL508A requirements
Safety & Labeling
- Ensure proper labeling of assemblies, including safety labels, ratings, and warnings
- Confirm correct implementation of safety features such as grounding, interlocks, and emergency stops
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with engineering and production teams to communicate quality or safety concerns
- Collaborate on root cause analysis and corrective actions
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement improvements to quality control processes
- Recommend and apply Poka-Yoke (mistake-proofing) solutions
- Suggest enhancements to testing equipment to improve accuracy and efficiency
Regulatory Knowledge
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UL508A and NEC standards
- Participate in relevant training and professional development opportunities