Are you ready to lead the charge in creating cutting-edge automation solutions for the world's leading industries? Join a forward-thinking company specializing in robotics and custom automation systems, where innovation meets precision. As a Controls Build Job Leader I, you'll play a critical role in implementing state-of-the-art electrical and pneumatic systems, managing a small team, and delivering projects with excellence. Bring your expertise in panel building, wiring, and debugging to a dynamic environment that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and ingenuity.
The Controls Build Job Leader I is responsible for the implementation of electrical and pneumatic systems on automation projects and proficient in panel build, wiring, plumbing, and debugging. The position requires high quality workmanship, as well as meeting project deadlines, budgeted hours and leading a small team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Train electricians in all aspects of controls build process.
• Participate in mechanical design and hardware review meetings.
• Identify break points and manage shipping constraints.
• Communicate essential project details with engineers.
• Assists in designing the cable management system and order necessary components (e.g., ladder track, wireway, cable tray).
• Review customer specifications and build documents to determine dimensions, operations sequence, and setup requirements.
• Assist in sizing and positioning pneumatic systems including air preps, shutoffs, and air headers.
• Keep the drawing packet updated with the latest revisions.
• Manage the job parts shelf, ensuring all necessary components are received.
• Oversee or lead the panel build process, make design adjustments as needed and communicating changes to hardware engineering.
• Perform tasks such as drilling, tapping holes, mounting wireways and DIN rails, and wiring components.
• Create cutouts and knockouts for enclosures.
• Prioritize and manage the controls build process to ensure efficient wiring and plumbing of the machine.
• Determine optimal locations and routing for external devices, including I/O blocks, valve banks, RFID readers, and junction boxes.
• Lead station wiring and establish the best paths for wiring and plumbing on sub-assemblies.
• Work with engineers, builders, and production personnel to resolve wiring or assembly issues.
• Lead the power-up procedure and conduct I/O checks with engineering assistance.
• Support debugging with engineering and mechanical build teams to ensure proper machine operation.
• Disassemble and package components for shipping.
• Oversee and lead installation processes at customer sites.
• Observe safety procedures.
OTHER DUTIES
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Vocational or associate degree or higher in a related field.
• 2 or more years’ experience as an electrician in the automation industry.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures.
• Ability to write reports.
• Time management
• Ability to multi-task
• Problem solving
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math: add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, percentages.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic electrical fundamentals.
• Understand the basic functions of a multi meter: AC/DC voltage, Ohms (resistance), Amperage.
Base pay range 28-32/hr DOE, with a typical 5-10hrs OT every week. Direct-hire.
Ready to take the next step in your career? If you’re passionate about automation, thrive in a hands-on environment, and want to lead exciting projects that make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team and bring your skills to a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.