Onsite Automation & Controls Engineer — Industrial

Hydraulic-Controls; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydraulic Controls, Inc. in Stockton, CA is seeking a hands-on Electrical Controls Engineer to join our Systems Division. You will design and support industrial control panels, automated equipment, and integrated electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems throughout the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes electrical standards, UL 508A readiness, and collaboration with engineering, fabrication, sales, and customers to deliver reliable solutions on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in industrial electrical engineering, controls, automation, or design.
• Experience designing control panels and producing schematics and BOMs.
• Working knowledge of PLC-based systems and sensors.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design industrial control panels and automated machine-control solutions.
• Develop electrical schematics, layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Support PLC-based automation: design, troubleshooting, startup, commissioning.
• Select and apply industrial controls, sensors, relays, motors.
• Integrate electrical with hydraulic, pneumatic, and other systems.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver projects and resolve issues.
• Develop standards and UL 508A readiness, NEC compliance, and SCCR.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC automation

Schematic drafting

Troubleshooting

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

PLC programming tools

Job description

Hydraulic Controls, Inc. in Stockton, CA is seeking a hands-on Electrical Controls Engineer to join our Systems Division. You will design and support industrial control panels, automated equipment, and integrated electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems throughout the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes electrical standards, UL 508A readiness, and collaboration with engineering, fabrication, sales, and customers to deliver reliable solutions on time.