Electrical Assembler

Coperion; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Coperion in Whitewater, WI is seeking an Electrical Assembler to join our on-site team. You will diagnose, repair, and assemble electrical panels and wire harnesses to meet drawings, specifications, and schedules.

This role supports safe operations and lean manufacturing in a structured environment, with 1st shift hours from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mon–Thu and 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Fridays.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in electronics or equivalent hands-on experience, typically 2–4 years in electronic assembly.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical blueprints and schematics.
• Working knowledge of electrical measurement devices and test equipment.
• Ability to assemble, wire, and inspect panels and cable assemblies with accuracy.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and production systems.
• Reliable, responsible work style with safety awareness.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and rebuild electronic products and components to meet requirements.
• Build, wire, and inspect electrical panels and cable assemblies.
• Perform skilled fitting by mounting chassis, panels, parts, and subassemblies.
• Inspect, organize, and test circuits and equipment.
• Use measurement devices to validate electrical performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Support lean manufacturing by maintaining a safe, organized 5S area.
• Follow ISO 9001 standards and procedures to ensure consistent results.

Skills

Electronic assembly

Reading schematics

Test equipment usage

Documentation

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Shift 1 (United States of America)

As an Electrical Assembler, you’ll contribute to the quality and reliability of industrial systems that customers depend on every day. You’ll work on-site in Whitewater, Wisconsin, at Coperion FHN, a Hillenbrand company. We design and manufacture feeding and material handling equipment that measures and moves material used in manufacturing. Your work will support safe operations, steady production, and long-term growth by helping deliver equipment that works the right way, every day. This is a hands-on opportunity to build lasting technical skills in a clean, well-organized production environment with a consistent schedule.

Location: Whitewater, WI

Shift: 1st shift

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose, repair, and rebuild electronic products and components to meet customer and production requirements.
• Build, wire, and inspect electrical panels and cable assemblies according to drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Perform skilled fitting by mounting chassis, panels, parts, and subassemblies with attention to accuracy and workmanship.
• Inspect, organize, and test circuits and equipment to verify functionality and quality standards.
• Use measurement devices to validate electrical performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Support lean manufacturing practices by maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient 5S work area.
• Follow ISO 9001 quality standards, work instructions, and procedures to ensure consistent results.

Team

• You’ll work closely with a team of assemblers, technicians, and operations partners who value collaboration, respect, and shared accountability. Your contributions will support broader manufacturing goals and help the team deliver reliable solutions that strengthen Coperion’s and Hillenbrand’s long-term success.

The Experience, Skills, And Abilities Needed

• An associate degree in electronics, electronic technology, or equivalent hands-on experience, typically 2–4 years in electronic assembly or wiring.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and schematics.
• Working knowledge of common electrical measurement devices and test equipment.
• Ability to assemble, wire, and inspect panels and cable assemblies with consistency and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, instructions, and production systems.
• A dependable work style with a strong sense of responsibility and follow-through.
• Comfort working in a structured, process-driven manufacturing environment with quality and safety standards.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Coperion (www.coperion.com) is a global industry and technology leader in process technology serving a variety of end markets, including plastics, plastics recycling, food, pet food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemical, battery, and mineral industries. Every day, our teams of experts create individual, high-quality process technologies and systems optimized for the best end products, highest efficiency, and sustainability. Coperion is a business unit of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (www.hillenbrand.com) is a global industrial company that provides highly engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual\u2019s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [e-mail] . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".