Engineering Manager Mobile Controls

Modesto CA Onsite
Full-Time Exempt

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. Youll 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.

• 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.

• Bachelors 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.

• MCDS develops and manufactures integrated mobile machine-control solutions including electrical control systems wire harnesses operator controls electronic system integration and related programming and documentation.
• Become an owner! MCDS is part of Hydraulic Controls Inc. a 100% employee-owned company serving customers throughout the Western United States.

The expected starting salary is $90000 - $102500 per year depending on experience and qualifications. HCI offers medical dental and vision coverage 401(k) matching paid time off and holidays life and disability insurance an Employee Assistance Program and participation in HCIs Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

If youre a strong engineer who wants to stay close to the technical work while growing into a broader leadership role wed like to hear from you.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.