Assembly Equipment, Automation, Blueprints, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Computer Skills, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Organizational Skills, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Safety Standards, Schematics, Soldering, Startup, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Vision Plan, Wire Harness
BUILD THE MACHINES THAT POWER MANUFACTURING AT COILCRAFT
Position: Electrical Panel Builder Location: Cary, Illinois
Coilcraft, Inc. is a privately held global manufacturer headquartered in Cary, Illinois, with a 75+ year reputation for engineering excellence. We are seeking an Electrical Panel Builder / Machine Wiring Associate to join our custom machine design and engineering team. In this hands-on role, you'll build and wire electrical control panels, support machine assembly, and help bring custom automation equipment from concept to production.
About the Role and Your Impact
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
- Build, modify, drill, assemble, and wire electrical control panels and control boxes
- Solder PC boards, cable assemblies, and high-density connectors
- Troubleshoot electrical systems and support machine startup and testing
- Update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and electrical documentation
- Use wire crimping tools, hand tools, and electrical assembly equipment
- Work closely with engineers and technicians on custom machine builds
- Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, and quality
Who We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of wiring and soldering experience
- Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
- Basic Windows PC skills
- Good math skills and mechanical aptitude
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to use hand tools and wire crimping tools throughout the workday
Preferred Skills
- Experience building industrial control panels
- CAD experience
- Experience with custom automation or machine wiring
- Knowledge of electrical testing and troubleshooting
Why You'll Love Working at Coilcraft
- Build custom automation equipment
- Work alongside experienced engineers and technicians
- Stable company with a 75+ year history
- Grow your electrical and automation skills
- Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and profit sharing
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
- Vision Insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability / Veteran This position may require compliance with ITAR export regulations; applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.