Electrical Engineer

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low deductibles and low out-of-pocket maximums
• 401(k) plan with up to 4.5% company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – 100% employee-owned
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employer‑paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hydraulic Controls, Inc. is a 100% employee‑owned premier fluid power distributor serving customers throughout the Western United States. For more than 60 years, our employee‑owners and supplier partners have built our reputation on ethical business practices, value‑added customer service, technical expertise, and local inventory. We are a practical, relationship‑driven company with a strong operational focus. Our branches support customers who rely on responsive service, dependable products, and people who know how to solve problems.

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer who can design practical, reliable low‑voltage DC control systems for mobile equipment. This role is a strong fit for someone with a background in mobile equipment controls, mechatronics, electro‑mechanical systems, or similar hands‑on electrical engineering applications.

• Mobile Equipment Controls Expertise – Brings experience designing, troubleshooting, and improving low‑voltage DC electrical control systems used in real‑world equipment applications.
• Practical Design Judgment – Understands how to balance customer requirements, component selection, manufacturability, reliability, cost, and serviceability.
• Testing and Troubleshooting Discipline – Is comfortable using diagnostic tools, validating system performance, identifying issues, and confirming that finished products meet quality and functional expectations.
• Hands‑On Engineering Mindset – Is willing and able to support prototype installation, field testing, diagnostics, and equipment‑level problem solving in practical shop or field environments.

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing low‑voltage DC electrical control systems for mobile equipment, including schematics, component selection, prototype support, testing, troubleshooting, and production documentation. This role supports the development of practical, reliable mobile machine control solutions and works closely with internal teams to ensure designs meet customer requirements, quality expectations, and production needs.

• Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs; apply knowledge of electricity and materials.
• Develop electrical products by studying customer requirements; research and test manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Assure product quality by designing electrical testing methods; test finished products and system capabilities.
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
• Assist in maintaining the approved item and vendor lists, ensuring both are kept accurate and up‑to‑date.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Help promote the use of HCI and MCDS products in mobile equipment.
• Assist with installation and testing of prototype control systems including using hand tools, diagnostic tools, climbing on equipment, and crawling under equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

• A.S. degree in a related field with five years practical experience designing low‑voltage DC control systems; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Ability to produce quality CAD drawings.
• Strong knowledge of electronic systems, electronics troubleshooting, electronic testing design, project management, quality focus, database design, analyzing information, reporting research results, attention to…