Control Panel Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Ellicott City
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Control Panel Technician Job Description Join our team as a Control Panel Technician, where you will play a crucial role in assembling and wiring control panels in accordance with the UL508A standard. Your expertise will be invaluable in providing feedback to Manufacturing and Engineering teams to enhance the assembly process's efficiency and effectiveness. Responsibilities Assemble and wire control panels following the UL508A standard. Provide feedback to improve manufacturability of selected components and hardware. Perform manufacturing operations on assemblies or subassemblies and electro-mechanical assemblies of moderate to difficult complexity. Work under limited supervision using drawings, schematics, visual aids, verbal, and written instructions. Troubleshoot and conduct final testing on electrical control equipment including PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, and relays. Adapt to the changing needs of the company over time. Essential Skills Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and electro-mechanical assembly. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams. Experience with panels and wiring. Minimum of 10 years experience in the electronic manufacturing space. Capability to lift up to 40 lbs. Additional Skills & Qualifications Proficient use of Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, inspection documents, and reports. Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools for building and assembling control panels. Effective time management skills to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality. Ability to track and manage shipments and report them to the supervisor. Capability to track inventory of components and notify the manager when re-orders are needed. Why Work Here? Enjoy a great location, competitive pay, and supportive management. Benefit from excellent perks once you transition to a permanent role. Work Environment Experience a clean and organized electronics manufacturing environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ellicott City, MD. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Ellicott City,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Company Description We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Company Description We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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