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# Engineering Manager - Mobile Controls in Modesto

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Modesto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $102,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Integration, Diagnostic Tools
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/engineering-manager-mobile-controls-modesto-31528670

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
 * 3+ years of strong hands-on experience with electrical system design, electronic controls, troubleshooting, testing, and system integration.
 * Experience successfully leading multiple engineering projects or project teams; prior formal people-management experience is but not required.
 * Ability to create and/or critically review electrical schematics and CAD drawings.
 * Strong problem-solving skills and practical understanding of electrical engineering principles and diagnostic tools.
 * Experience with mobile equipment controls is strongly ; software or application-integration experience is a plus.

## Description

MCDS is looking for a hands-on engineer who is ready to take the next step into engineering leadership. This role leads a small multidisciplinary engineering team while remaining actively involved in the technical work. You'll help design, troubleshoot, review, test, and bring mobile-control solutions from concept through production. Prior formal management experience is , but not required. Strong engineers who have successfully led project teams, mentored others, and are ready for broader responsibility may also be a good fit.

What You'll Do

 * Lead and develop a small engineering team supporting electrical, software, and mobile-control system development.
 * Remain hands-on in the design, troubleshooting, testing, and integration of low-voltage DC electronic control systems.
 * Lead projects from customer requirements and system design through documentation, testing, and production readiness.
 * Review electrical schematics, drawings, and system designs for technical accuracy, quality, and manufacturability.
 * Work closely with customers, sales, vendors, and production personnel to solve technical problems and deliver practical solutions.
 * Help improve engineering processes, project execution, quality, and team capability.


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