Job Description

 Hydraulic Controls, Inc. is a premier fluid power distributor with territories throughout the Western United States. Our Employee-Owners, along with our quality suppliers, have built our 50-year-strong reputation on ethical business practices, value-added customer service and local inventory.  

SUMMARY: Designs low voltage DC electrical systems for mobile equipment including creating schematics, choosing components, and creating production documentation. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Evaluates electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of electricity and materials. 
• Develops electrical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials. 
• Assures product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products and system capabilities. 
• Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. 
• Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests. 
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
• Assists in maintaining the approved Item and Vendor lists, ensuring both are kept accurate and up-to-date. 
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. 
• Contributes 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, using testing and diagnostic tools, climbing on equipment, crawling under equipment. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A.S. Degree in related field with two years practical experience or five years practical experience designing low voltage DC control systems. 
• Ability to produce quality CAD drawings.
• Electronic Systems, Electronics Troubleshooting, Electronic Testing Design, Project Management, Quality Focus, Database Design, Analyzing Information, Reporting Research Results, Attention to Detail, Emphasizing Excellence, Innovation. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat. 
• Proficiency with electrical diagnostic devices such as DMM, oscilloscope, and frequency generator. 

COMPETENCIES:  

• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail. 
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. 
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities. 
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. 
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Frequently required to stand. 
• Frequently required to walk. 
• Frequently required to sit. 
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity. 
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl. 
• Frequently required to talk or hear. 
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. 
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places.  
• Occasionally works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.  
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

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 management’s 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.