Control Panel Technician

Sonepar
Full_time•$24-25/hour (USD)•Taunton, United States

📍 Job Overview

  • Job Title: Control Panel Technician
  • Company: NorthEast Electrical (Sonepar)
  • Location: Taunton, Massachusetts, United States
  • Job Type: On-site
  • Category: Industrial Engineering
  • Date Posted: July 30, 2025

🚀 Role Summary

NorthEast Electrical, part of the global Sonepar group, is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Control Panel Technician to join their Industrial Engineering team in Taunton, MA. The successful candidate will perform control panel fabrication, build, assembly, and manufacturing work, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and continuous improvement.

💻 Primary Responsibilities

  • Control Panel Fabrication & Assembly: Read and understand mechanical drawings and electrical control wiring schematics. Mechanically machine, drill, and tap control panels, modify enclosures, and mount electrical devices with high efficiency and quality.
  • Electrical Wiring: Wire control panels efficiently and with high quality, following provided electrical schematic drawings.
  • Compliance & Safety: Work in accordance with NorthEast Electrical's applicable employment policies, health, safety, and environmental regulations, along with UL standards and ISO9001:2015 policies and procedures.
  • Additional Tasks: Perform any additional assigned tasks such as mechanical assembly, warehouse duties, clean up, etc.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED

Experience

  • Electrical Trade School, Electrician, Mechanical Assembly, or Electrical Industry Experience preferred

Required Skills

  • Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
  • Proficiency in using fabrication tools such as powered drills, powered saws, crimpers, cutting tools, etc.
  • Ability to identify hardware components such as PLCs, VFD, circuit breakers, etc., and understand their roles in the control panel build
  • Ability to read and identify wire size gauges and colors, along with ampacity ratings, etc.
  • Ability to apply high level of quality craftsmanship and always look for ways to improve

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in a related field such as electrical trade school, electrician, mechanical assembly, or the electrical industry

📊 Web Portfolio & Project Requirements

  • Portfolio Essentials: Not applicable to this role
  • Technical Documentation: Not applicable to this role

💵 Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range

  • $24 to $25 per hour

Benefits

  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental & vision
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Professional and personal development programs
  • Associate discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
  • Robust wellness program
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

Working Hours

  • Monday through Thursday, 6AM to 4:30PM

🎯 Team & Company Context

🏢 Company Culture

  • Industry: Electrical distribution and engineering services
  • Company Size: Part of the global Sonepar group with over 45,000 associates worldwide
  • Founded: 1923 (NorthEast Electrical), 1865 (Sonepar)

📈 Career & Growth Analysis

  • Web Technology Career Level: Entry-level to mid-level industrial engineering role with potential for growth in technical skills and leadership
  • Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Industrial Engineering Manager
  • Technical Impact: Directly contributes to the design, assembly, and maintenance of electrical control panels for various industrial applications

🌐 Work Environment

  • Office Type: On-site, industrial setting
  • Office Location(s): Taunton, MA
  • Workspace Context: Collaborative workspace with other control panel technicians and industrial engineers
  • Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6AM to 4:30PM, with potential for occasional overtime or on-call duties

📄 Application & Technical Interview Process

📝 Enhancement Note:

  • The application and interview process for this role are not explicitly detailed in the provided job description. However, candidates can expect a standard application process followed by an interview focusing on their technical skills, experience, and fit within the NorthEast Electrical team.

🛠 Technology Stack & Web Infrastructure

  • Frontend Technologies: Not applicable to this role
  • Backend & Server Technologies: Not applicable to this role
  • Development & DevOps Tools: Not applicable to this role

👥 Team Culture & Values

  • Web Development Values: Not applicable to this role
  • Collaboration Style: Collaborative, team-based approach with cross-functional interaction between control panel technicians, industrial engineers, and other departments

⚡ Challenges & Growth Opportunities

  • Technical Challenges: Reading and understanding complex mechanical and electrical drawings, maintaining high-quality craftsmanship, and continuously improving processes
  • Learning & Development Opportunities: On-the-job training, mentorship, and professional development programs offered by NorthEast Electrical and Sonepar

💡 Interview Preparation

  • Technical Questions: Not applicable to this role
  • Company & Culture Questions: Not applicable to this role
  • Portfolio Presentation Strategy: Not applicable to this role

📌 Application Steps

To apply for this Control Panel Technician position:

  • Submit your application through the application link
  • Prepare for an interview focused on your technical skills, experience, and fit within the NorthEast Electrical team

Application Requirements

Candidates should have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in electrical trade school or the electrical industry. Skills in organizing, multitasking, and comprehending mechanical and electrical drawings are essential.