Electronics Production Team Lead – Control Panels

VMI Manufacturing LLC (an OMNTEC Company) is a leading provider of innovative solutions for the petroleum and fueling industry. We design and manufacture electronic and electromechanical equipment that supports environmental compliance, safety, and operational efficiency. Our products include both standard and custom industrial control panels built to demanding industry and compliance standards.

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Production Team Lead to take ownership of the build and oversight of standard and custom control panels. This is a hands-on role intended for a professional who can contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up.

In addition to production responsibilities, this role will assist with new product development, including prototype builds, design-for-manufacturability input, and documentation support.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and wire standard and custom industrial control panels

Oversee and support panel assembly quality, workmanship, and testing

Ensure control panels are built in compliance with UL 508A

Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts

Assist engineering and management with new product development and prototype builds

Provide practical feedback on layout, wiring methods, and manufacturability

Maintain and update bills of material (BOMs) using Microsoft Excel

Support documentation, labeling, and revision control

Assist with troubleshooting, rework, and design improvements

Provide hands-on guidance and oversight to production team members

Qualifications:

Demonstrated, hands-on experience building industrial control panels required

UL 508A experience is required

Familiarity with UL 698A requirements and intrinsically safe control panel design is a plus

Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

Experience with control panel layout, wiring, and component selection

Comfortable supporting prototype builds and design refinement

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including maintaining BOMs

Drafting skills are a plus, particularly experience with Fusion 360

Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned projects

Strong attention to detail, quality, and compliance

Ability to lead by example in a production environment control panels efficiently while maintaining safety standards across the facility.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person