Testing Technician, REL​/ICP

Testing Technician, Rel/Icp

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries.

We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Panelmatic is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Testing Technician, REL/ICP to join our Houston team. This role focuses on testing and validation of protective relay systems (REL) and industrial control panels (ICP), ensuring proper functionality, safety, and compliance prior to shipment.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with relay testing, control systems, and electrical troubleshooting, along with the ability to interpret complex schematics and interface with engineering teams and customers during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

Job Duties:

• Perform functional, electrical, and system-level testing of relay panels and industrial control panels
• Configure and test protective relays (SEL, ABB, GE, Siemens, etc.), including settings validation and logic verification
• Conduct secondary injection testing and relay simulation using test equipment (e.g., Omicron, Doble)
• Execute point-to-point wiring checks, continuity checks, and control circuit validation
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with internal teams and customers, including demonstrations and issue resolution
• Verify proper operation of PLC-based control systems, I/O, HMI interfaces, and communication networks (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, logic, and communication issues identified during testing
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, and relay setting files
• Document test results, discrepancies, and corrective actions in detailed test reports
• Ensure compliance with UL 508A, UL 698A (if applicable), NEC, and customer specifications
• Follow all electrical safety procedures (NFPA 70E, OSHA) and company quality standards
• Support field commissioning and startup activities as needed (limited travel)