Testing Technician — Protective Relays and Industrial Control Panels

Job overview

The Testing Technician — Protective Relays and Industrial Control Panels role is an onsite, full-time position in Houston, TX; compensation is not specified. Panelmatic designs, builds, tests, and delivers custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. The technician tests and validates protective relay systems and industrial control panels before shipment, helping ensure functionality, safety, and compliance. The work includes troubleshooting, factory acceptance testing, documentation, and support for commissioning and startup activities as needed.

What you'll do

• Test relay panels and industrial control panels
• configure and validate protective relays
• conduct secondary injection testing and relay simulation
• check wiring, continuity, and control circuits
• perform factory acceptance testing
• verify PLC, I/O, HMI, and communications operation
• troubleshoot issues
• interpret schematics and relay files
• document results and corrective actions
• follow applicable safety and quality standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

testing technician

protective relays

industrial control panels

houston tx

full-time

electrical testing

relay testing

factory acceptance testing

plc

schematics

troubleshooting

ul 508a

limited commissioning travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, life and disability coverage
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• PTO and paid holidays
• education reimbursement and professional development.

Why this role

Requires five or more years of relevant testing experience and hands-on relay test equipment experience. Limited travel for field commissioning and startup may be needed.

About the employer

Panelmatic is hiring for this role. Industry: Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing. Sector: 33.