What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Panel Builder position at Savoye North America, Inc.?
SAVOYE NORTH AMERICA designs and integrates supply chain solutions. We provide innovative solutions to some of the most perplexing logistics processes through a full range of Advanced Software solutions and Advanced Technologies systems. As a leading logistics service provider, we are excited for our growth and commitment to customizing global logistics solutions.
We are searching for an Electrical Panel Builder to join our team of innovative and passionate individuals who are powered by their passion for service delivery.
Job Summary
A successful Electrical Panel Builder will strive for excellence in electrical panel fabrication. The Panel Builder works directly from electrical schematics and panel layout drawings to build and wire the control panels that run our automated storage and retrieval systems. The work spans both high-power and low-power wiring — from 3 phase AC distribution, disconnects, breakers, transformers, motor starters, and variable frequency and servo drives, through 24 VDC control circuits, PLC I/O, safety circuits, sensors, and network cabling. This role is an integral part of our client-focused business model as clients are the foundation of our business. Build your career in an innovative, growing company by developing a working knowledge of SAVOYE systems and supporting our clients.
Qualification, Education, and Experience Requirements:
- 2 Years of Experience building industrial electrical control panels or control cabinets
- Proven ability to build directly from electrical schematics, panel layout drawings, and bills of material
- Hands-on experience wiring both high-power (120/240/480 VAC) and low-power (24 VDC control) circuits
- High school diploma or GED; electrical or industrial maintenance trade school coursework is a plus
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, torque tools, wire strippers, and crimping tools
Preferred Qualifications
- High power: landing incoming power, main disconnects, fuses, transformers, contactors, motor starters, and VFD or servo drives, including correct wire and lug sizing, torque specifications, grounding and bonding, and phase rotation checks
- Low power: 24 VDC control distribution, PLC digital and analog I/O, safety relays and E-stop circuits, photo-eyes and proximity sensors, ferrule terminations, and shielded or network cabling (Ethernet, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, CANopen)
- Familiarity with UL 508A, NFPA 79, and NEC requirements for industrial control panels is a plus
- Experience verifying panels with a digital multimeter through point-to-point continuity checks and powered functional testing
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Lifting items up to 35-lbs
- Ability to use and understand metric/standard tape measure
Essential Job Functions
- Responsible for building complete control panels from electrical schematics and layout drawings, including back-panel layout, DIN rail and wire duct installation, and component mounting in accordance with work instructions
- Responsible for routing, cutting, labeling, and terminating high-power circuits — 3 phase distribution, disconnects, fuses, transformers, contactors, motor starters, and drives — using the wire gauge, lug size, and torque specifications called out on the prints
- Responsible for wiring low-power control circuits including 24 VDC distribution, PLC I/O, safety circuits, sensors, and communication cabling
- Responsible for ensuring every conductor is stripped, landed, and labeled to the wire numbering standard so the finished panel matches the drawings
- Responsible for verifying completed panels with point-to-point continuity checks and red-lining drawings when discrepancies are found
- Responsible for ensuring correct hardware/items are being used when assembling components
- Safety conscious with extreme respect for company safety rules and guidelines, including lockout/tagout and arc flash awareness
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area
- Energetic, ambitious, and hard working with a strong technical aptitude.
- Be a team player and contributor in shop, Show mutual respect for coworkers
- Show up to work every day and on time
Working Conditions
- Long periods of sitting and/or standing will be required.
- Willing to work overtime, extended hours and evenings when required
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company is not able to provide sponsorship for employment visas.
Location
- Located at our Savoye office: Aurora, IL
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Project Bonus Plan
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) including sick time
- Company Holidays
Equal Employment Opportunity Acknowledgement
SAVOYE NORTH AMERICA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.