Job Description
Responsible for the management of end-to-end application and product ownership of mobile off-highway control systems, including system architecture, hardware selection, and embedded software development.
About the Company
HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized for any demand our customers require. HYDAC employs over 11,000 people across 52 international subsidiaries.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The employees’ responsibilities in the role include, but are not limited to:
- Application & Product Ownership: Own applications from concept through support and act as primary technical interface.
- System Architecture: Define control strategies and system architecture aligned with hardware capabilities
- Hardware Selection: Select TTControl hardware, Hydac Electronics sensors, and define system integration
- Software Development: Develop using C/C++, CODESYS, and MATCH toolchain
- Communication Systems: Design and troubleshoot CAN networks (SAE J1939, CANopen)
- Testing & Commissioning: Perform machine-level validation and field troubleshooting.=
Total Compensation and Employment Perks
- $90,000 to $120,000
- Group Benefits Plan
- May be eligible to participate in remote work procedures
Qualifications
- Technical degree or diploma in Electronics, Mechatronics, Technical Computer science.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering preferred.
- Professional registration (as P.Eng, EIT or CET) would be considered an asset.
- Five (5) to ten (10) years experience in mobile hydraulics control systems.
Programming knowledge:
- C / C++
- CODESYS
- Qt, SPS/PLC languages.
Communication knowledge:
- SAE J1939
- CANOpen
- Assets:
- Python, Javascript
- ML / AI exposure
Other Assets:
- Valid Driver's License.
- Experience with SAP would be considered an asset.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
Skills and Competencies
- Strong customer-facing communication skills with ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
- System-level thinking across hardware and software
- Strong problem-solving capability
- Ability to manage multiple projects and to work independently to set daily priorities and workload.
- Ability to write reports and standard business correspondence.
- Product Management: Keeping abreast of trends and communication of changes.
- Self-Starter and Motivator.
- Ability to foster effective relationships with distributors, regional sales managers and customers.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English. Ability to communicate in second language (German or Italian would be a definite asset).
- Understanding of hydraulic circuits, components and applications.
- Ability to travel occasionally to customer locations for (possible multi-day) technical meetings.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HYDAC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, marital status, family status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic characteristics, and conviction for an offence which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or municipal laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request through the recruitment and selection process.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence may be used in the hiring process to help screen, assess, or select applicants.
Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
