Panel Wiring Technician

Job highlights

• ITI Electrician/Wireman or Diploma in Electrical Engineering with expertise in industrial electrical panel wiring for EOT cranes and material handling equipment
• Wire, assemble, test, and troubleshoot electrical control panels for cranes; interpret electrical drawings; ensure wiring quality and compliance; support commissioning and coordinate with teams

Company: Herc Material Handling
Location: Alandi Phata, Pune, Maharashtra
Department: Electrical / Manufacturing
Designation: Panel Wiring Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Panel Wiring Engineer with experience in electrical panel wiring, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting for EOT cranes and material handling equipment. The candidate will be responsible for wiring electrical control panels, interpreting electrical drawings, ensuring wiring quality, and supporting the electrical commissioning of EOT cranes.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out wiring, assembly, and installation of electrical control panels for EOT cranes, gantry cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and panel layouts.
• Wire and connect electrical components such as contactors, relays, MCBs, MCCBs, overload relays, control transformers, timers, terminal blocks, and VFDs.
• Handle wiring of crane control panels for hoisting, cross travel, long travel, and auxiliary motions.
• Perform power and control wiring for squirrel cage motors, brakes, limit switches, and safety interlocks.
• Work with VFDs, soft starters, radio remote controls, pendant stations, and PLC-based control systems, where applicable.
• Ensure proper cable dressing, ferruling, crimping, termination, earthing, and panel identification.
• Conduct continuity checks, insulation resistance tests, and functional testing of electrical panels.
• Troubleshoot wiring faults and assist in resolving electrical issues during crane testing and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, applicable electrical standards, safety procedures, and company quality requirements.
• Coordinate with electrical design, production, quality, and commissioning teams.
• Maintain proper documentation of wiring, testing, and inspection activities.

Educational Qualifications

• ITI in Electrician / Wireman trade, Diploma in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant technical certification in industrial electrical panel wiring will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 25 years of experience in industrial electrical panel wiring or control panel manufacturing.
• Experience in EOT cranes, overhead cranes, gantry cranes, hoists, or material handling equipment is preferred.
• Fresh diploma or ITI candidates with strong practical wiring skills may also be considered for junior positions.

Required Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of electrical power and control circuits.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring drawings.
• Practical experience with contactors, relays, motor protection devices, VFDs, and control components.
• Knowledge of motor wiring, brake circuits, limit switches, and crane safety interlocks.
• Familiarity with multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers, and other electrical testing instruments.
• Knowledge of cable sizing, ferruling, crimping, termination, and electrical panel assembly.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot electrical faults systematically.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to wiring quality.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and timely completion of assigned work.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning and troubleshooting, when required.