ULPanel Shop Manager
Listed on 2026-05-06
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Next Gen Industries is seeking a qualified professional to support and strengthen our UL listed control panel operations. This role is intended for an individual with direct experience in a UL-listed panel shop environment and a strong understanding of industrial control panel design, compliance, documentation, and production support.
An degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred, but not required. Equivalent practical experience in the UL panel shop / industrial controls environment will be strongly considered.
This position will support panel shop operations through a combination of UL compliance oversight, design review, technical support, quality control, and production coordination.
Primary Responsibilities UL Compliance / Technical Oversight- Support and maintain compliance with UL508A and, where applicable, UL698
- Maintain panel shop standards, documentation, and inspection readiness
- Review panel designs for UL compliance, constructability, and quality
- Assist with SCCR determination, component selection, labeling, and required documentation
- Ensure proper use of UL Recognized / Listed components
- Support interpretation and application of UL, NEC, and industrial control panel standards
- Power distribution drawings
- I/O drawings
- Bills of material
- Nameplate / labeling packages
- Support panel designs for industrial automation, oil & gas, water / wastewater, and remote instrumentation applications
- Improve design consistency and reduce engineering-to-production rework
- Support panel technicians and shop personnel during production builds
- Resolve design, constructability, and field-fit issues
- Improve standard work, QC checklists, and panel release processes
- Support final inspections, FAT preparation, and quality documentation
- Assist in improving panel build efficiency, consistency, and quality
- Experience in or supporting a UL Listed Panel Shop
- Strong working knowledge of UL508A
- Familiarity with industrial control panel design and fabrication
- Ability to read and interpret: one-lines, control drawings, loop drawings
- Practical knowledge of relays/contractors, PLC-based systems, VFDs, terminal and power distribution design
- Experience with UL698 and/or Class I, Division 2 panel requirements
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical
- Experience with Rockwell / Allen‑Bradley and industrial automation systems
- Experience in oil & gas, water, industrial automation, and OEM equipment
- Experience with panel shop QA/QC systems
- Familiarity with UL inspections and listing requirements
- Understanding of SCCR calculations and component coordination
One or more of the following is preferred:
- Electrical Engineering degree
- Engineering Technology degree
- Journeyman / Master Electrician with strong panel shop experience
- Equivalent experience in a UL listed industrial control panel environment
The ideal candidate will:
- Understand the operational requirements of a UL panel shop
- Identify design and compliance issues before release to production
- Bridge the gap between engineering, drafting, compliance, QC, and fabrication
- Bring structure, consistency, and technical discipline to a growing panel operation
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