Position Summary
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 recent 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

Qualifications

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.

Skills

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

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📌 Mobile Controls Engineer (Ontario)
🏢 Parker Hannifin
📍 Ontario