How to hire a control panel tester

How to hire a control panel tester, step by step

Here's a step-by-step control panel tester hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a control panel tester job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new control panel tester
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the control panel tester you need to hire. Certain control panel tester roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   No

   A control panel tester's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, control panel testers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of control panel tester salaries for various roles:

   Type of Control Panel Tester	Description	Hourly rate
   Control Panel Tester	Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.	$12-39
   Receiving Inspector	Receiving associates are responsible for receiving, unloading, and stocking merchandise in stockrooms. They check the quality and quantity of each product before stocking them... Show more	$14-24
   Quality Inspector	A Quality Control Inspector is responsible for making sure that the manufactured products in a particular company or organization are up to standard and adheres to the rules and regulations. They continuously monitor production operations where they manually inspect products, accepting and rejecting those that do not meet the standard quality, and provide recommendations should it be necessary... Show more	$12-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • PLC
   • Faulty Equipment

   Responsibilities:

   • Test and diagnose faulty DP contactors after assembly to ensure proper production.
   • Test, document and UL certify electrical control panels, MCC centers and waste water controls systems.
   • Test performance and troubleshot issues of electromechanical assemblies and analysis system.
   • Contract trough Adecco a staffing agency.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your control panel tester job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A control panel tester salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, control panel testers' average salary in alabama is 59% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level control panel testers earn 67% less than senior-level control panel testers.
   • Certifications. A control panel tester with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a control panel tester's salary.

   Average control panel tester salary

   $47,342yearly

   $22.76 hourly rate

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   Entry-level control panel tester salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

4. Writing a control panel tester job description

   A good control panel tester job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a control panel tester job description:

   Control panel tester job description example

   Responsibilities for this Position
   
   Location: USA VA McLean - Customer Proprietary (VAC393)
   
   Full Part/Time: Full time
   
   Job Req: RQ123969
   
   Type of Requisition:
   
   Regular
   
   Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
   
   Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
   
   Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
   
   Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
   
   Public Trust/Other Required:
   
   None
   
   Job Family:
   
   Information Security
   
   Job Description:
   
   We are GDIT. We support and secure some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. At GDIT, cyber security is not just a singular part of our mission-it connects every one of us because it's embedded into every aspect of what we do.
   
   GDIT is your place. You make it your own by bringing your ideas and unique perspective to our culture. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you are helping us ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a SCA Pen Tester joining our team to support ODNI Customer activities at McLean, VA.
   
   At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a SCA Pen Tester supporting the ODNI Customer, you will be trusted to work on innovative solutions that will transform and enhance the Enterprise IT environment to meet the growing global mission. In this role, a typical day will include:
   
   * Conduct internal penetration testing and vulnerability assessment of servers, web applications, web services, and databases
   * Manually exploit and compromise operating systems, web applications, and databases
   * Examine results of web/OS scanners, scans and static source code analysis
   * Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance issues
   * Write final reports, defend all findings to include the risk or vulnerability, mitigation strategies, and references
   * Ability to meet and coordinate with various audiences to include developers, system administrators, project managers, and senior government stakeholders
   * Provide security recommendations for developers, system administrators, project managers, and senior government stakeholders
   * Report vulnerabilities identified during security assessments
   * Write penetration testing Rules of Engagements (RoE), Test Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
   * Conduct security reviews, technical research, and provided reporting to increase security defense mechanisms
   * Experience with NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework
   
   WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
   
   * Current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
   * BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience
   * 10+ years of relevant work experience
   *
   
   DESIRED SKILLS:
   
   * Certifications: CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker Certification, CPT - Certified Penetration Tester
   * Strong writing skills
   * Experience with AWS Cloud Security
   
   WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:
   
   * Full-flex work week
   * 401K with company match
   * Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
   * Collaborative teams of highly motivated critical thinkers and innovators
   * Ability to make a real impact on the world around you
   
   Not sure this job's the one for you? Check out our other openings at gdit.com/careers.
   
   Do you have a friend or colleague this posting describes? Let them know about the opportunity by clicking "Share."
   
   #OpportunityOwned
   
   #GDITCareers
   
   #WeAreGDIT
   
   #JET
   
   Scheduled Weekly Hours:
   
   40
   
   Travel Required:
   
   Less than 10%
   
   Telecommuting Options:
   
   Onsite
   
   Work Location:
   
   USA VA McLean
   
   Additional Work Locations:
   
   COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.
   
   We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.
   
   GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find control panel testers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your control panel tester job on Zippia to find and recruit control panel tester candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting control panel testers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new control panel tester

   Once you've selected the best control panel tester candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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