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# Engineering Manager - Mobile Controls

- **Company:** Hydraulic Controls, Inc.
- **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:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/c7e39d49-c815-476b-85a6-3292abddfde0/engineering-manager-mobile-controls

## 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 preferred 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 preferred; software or application-integration experience is a plus.

## Description

Engineering Manager - Mobile Controls

Modesto, CA | Onsite
Full-Time, Exempt

The Opportunity

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 preferred, 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.