Mobile Controls Engineer

The Mobile Controls Engineer will be responsible for both product development and application engineering, supporting Parker Canada’s Engineered Systems growth in Snow & Ice and related markets. Parker’s IQAN-based electronic systems offer compact electronic components for improved Snowplow Cab-Ergonomics coupled with our wide range of load sense hydraulic components. The Mobile Controls Engineer will be a qualified engineer with a passion for supporting our valuable customers, ensuring timely resolution to a variety of issues. The focus area will be IQAN Programming & Hydraulic System Design.

The position will report directly to the Engineering Supervisor and will be based out of the Milton facility.

4 days in-person / 1 day remote

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000

Responsibilities

• IQAN Programming & Controls: Architecture, Configure, modify, deploy IQAN Design/Run/Simulate
• Analyze, code, simulate, test, maintain, and document IQAN programs.
• Collaborate with the field team to optimize performance and address client concerns
• Lead the control systems technical team
• Optimize new system development for controllability and reliability
• Update HMI in accordance with standards
• Develop test plans/logic to improve troubleshooting
• Develop logic to improve repeatability of the system hydraulic setup and tuning
• Design of Hydraulic and Electrical schematics/systems and wiring harnesses to meet customer requirements
• Hydraulics Integration: Set up and troubleshoot proportional/load-sensing circuits; select and verify component sizing; redline schematics.
• High collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations teams to resolve issues, align releases, and drive design improvements.
• Collaboration & Training: Partner with Engineering/Product teams to create concise service guides.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement: Support warranty evaluations, generate detailed service reports; track KPIs (response time, first-time fix); drive preventive/corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety practices as per corporate, client, and industry standards

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years in Engineering/applications for mobile equipment; IQAN (IQAN Design/Run/Simulate) and CAN/J1939.
• Experience in software development using Parker IQAN, C, C++, or similar PLC/logic-based programming languages
• Experience working with hydraulic control systems, instrumentation and process automation.

• Hands-on hydraulics (proportional control, load-sensing); adept with electro-hydraulic schematics.
• Diagnostic proficiency with meters, CAN tools, pressure/flow instruments; strong documentation and customer communication.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S+, and Kaizen is a plus
• Software programming (IQAN software suite, Codesys, C++, J1939 Canbus Communication)
• PLC programming with HMI system architecture
• Understanding of robotics, automation, sensors, engines, and hydraulic controls preferred.
• CAD: Autodesk Inventor an asset
• Must have demonstrated involvement in design & project development
• Must be familiar with databases and spreadsheet applications
• Must be self-motivated and able to independently research pertinent information
• Must have exceptional organizational skills and written and verbal communications skills
• Parker IQAN certification, preferred