What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Control Assembler position at Hubbell Incorporated?
Job Overview
The Electrical Control Assembler is responsible for assembling, wiring, and testing electrical components used in data center power distribution, connectivity, and infrastructure systems. This entry‑level position follows detailed wiring diagrams, schematics, and standardized work instructions to build high‑quality products such as electrical panels, power distribution units (PDUs), cable harnesses, control boxes, and switchgear components.
This role is hands‑on, fast‑paced, and essential to ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of the electrical systems installed in mission‑critical data center environments.
A Day In The Life
In This Role, Your Daily Responsibilities May Include
You’ll be successful in this role if you have:
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Electrical Solutions
Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
The Electrical Control Assembler is responsible for assembling, wiring, and testing electrical components used in data center power distribution, connectivity, and infrastructure systems. This entry‑level position follows detailed wiring diagrams, schematics, and standardized work instructions to build high‑quality products such as electrical panels, power distribution units (PDUs), cable harnesses, control boxes, and switchgear components.
This role is hands‑on, fast‑paced, and essential to ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of the electrical systems installed in mission‑critical data center environments.
A Day In The Life
In This Role, Your Daily Responsibilities May Include
- Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, schematics, and electrical drawings
- Assembling electrical components, wiring harnesses, terminal blocks, breakers, connectors, and subassemblies
- Stripping, crimping, labeling, routing, and terminating wires according to specifications
- Operating basic hand and electrical tools such as crimpers, wire strippers, torque drivers, multimeters, and drills
- Inspecting your work for accuracy, correct routing, secure terminations, and compliance with quality standards
- Testing continuity and verifying proper electrical connections under guidance
- Working with mechanical assemblers, testers, and quality teams to ensure builds meet customer and engineering requirements
- Reporting material shortages, defects, or documentation issues
- Keeping your work area organized and maintaining compliance with 5S, safety, and electrical safety procedures
You’ll be successful in this role if you have:
- Strong attention to detail—ensures accurate wiring, labeling, and routing
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude—comfortable with tools and electrical components
- Eagerness to learn—open to training, coaching, and new skills
- Commitment to quality—takes pride in producing reliable, defect‑free electrical assemblies
- Work Habits
- Dependability—excellent attendance and strong time management
- Teamwork—ability to work closely with others on the production floor
- Adaptability—comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment
- Safety focus—follows all PPE, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and electrical safety rules
- Experience with electrical assembly, wiring, or cable harnessing
- Exposure to manufacturing or panel‑building environments
- Ability to use multimeters or basic test equipment
- Experience reading schematics or blueprints
- Vocational or technical coursework in electrical or industrial technology
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics
- Knowledge of basic electrical components (wires, terminals, breakers, relays, connectors)
- Safe use of electrical hand tools: wire strippers, crimpers, torque tools, multimeters
- Understanding of proper wiring techniques (routing, bend radius, strain relief)
- Ability to follow standardized work instructions and build specifications
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Electrical Solutions
Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.