What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Electrical Assembler position at Novacel Americas?
As an Electrical Assembler, you will build electrical control panels and electro-mechanical systems from the ground up using schematics, layouts, and work instructions. This hands-on role is essential to delivering high-quality equipment on time. This position involves working with tools, solving problems and seeing a finished product come together, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assemble electrical control panels from schematics, layouts, and bill of materials.
• Install components such as PLC’s, relays, breakers, power supplies and terminals.
• Mount and install DIN rail, wire duct, and cable management systems.
• Perform point-to-point wiring for control systems and 3-phase power distribution.
• Wire field I/O and connect panels to machine components.
• Route, secure, terminate and label wiring to meet standards and best practices.
• Conduct panel checkout (continuity testing and basic functional verification).
• Inspect assemblies for quality, accuracy, and compliance with drawings.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Assist with installation, troubleshooting, and rework when needed.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
• Experience installing industrial and commercial electrical wiring.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• PLC control systems and industrial automation.
• Installation of relays, contactors, breakers, power supplies, and terminal blocks.
• Low-voltage control wiring and three-phase power distribution.
• UL 508A control panel construction.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 79 standards.
• Cable management, wire routing, harnessing, and labeling.
• Use of multimeters, continuity testers, and electrical hand tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and teamwork.