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).

This position is currently based in Greensboro, NC, but will be moving to Burlington, NC within a few months.

• 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

• Develop, maintain, and own quality program testing procedures, policies, and equipment
• 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

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

• 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

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

• Identify areas for process improvement related to quality control
• Propose poka‑yoke enhancements to streamline production while maintaining safety standards
• Recommend test equipment to further increase testing accuracy and efficiency

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

• 1–4 years’ experience in Quality Control
• Associate’s 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 Factory Acceptance Test and Functional Design Specification documents
• Knowledgeable of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 79, and UL508a
• Self‑motivated and willing to learn mentality
• Work performed primarily in a production environment; able to stand for long periods
• Computer literate
• Detail‑oriented and able to communicate effectively

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics
• Experience with control hardware applications, including Rockwell panel components
• Ability to solve problems independently and take 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

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. ES&E undertakes affirmative action in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements.

ES&E also complies 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 by emailing:  or calling .

• 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%…