Electrical Engineer - Industrial Controls and Automation

Hydraulic Controls Inc • Stockton, CA

9d • $70,500 - $77,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hydraulic Controls, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Electrical Controls Engineer to join our Systems Division in Stockton. This role designs and supports industrial control panels, automated equipment, and integrated electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. You will work across the project lifecycle—from electrical design and component selection through fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning. An important initial priority will be helping HCI strengthen its electrical engineering standards and advance its UL 508A certification-readiness efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, controls engineering, automation, or control-system design.
• Experience designing industrial control panels and producing schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.
• Working knowledge of PLC-based systems, industrial controls, sensors, relays, and motor controls.
• Proficiency with CAD or electrical-design software.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting, communication, organization, and practical problem-solving skills.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis, without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or similar automation platforms
• UL 508A, NEC, or SCCR requirements
• Hydraulic or pneumatic systems
• ISO 9001
• Panel assembly
• Field commissioning

Responsibilities

• Design industrial control panels, electrical systems, and automated machine-control solutions.
• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, bills of material, and production documentation.
• Support PLC-based automation systems, including design, troubleshooting, modifications, startup, and commissioning.
• Select and apply industrial controls, sensors, relays, motor controls, and related components.
• Integrate electrical controls with hydraulic, pneumatic, and other automated systems.
• Work with Engineering, Fabrication, Sales, Operations, suppliers, and customers to support project delivery, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Develop engineering standards and support UL 508A readiness, NEC compliance, SCCR evaluation, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan eligibility
• 4.5% 401(k) company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level