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As a Controls Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing software for updates, changes, and new product development for equipment using Parker IQAN. This company builds a range of heavy equipment.

• You will be supporting the technical support team - who interfaces with customers and troubleshoots issues on the production floor
• Strategically, you will develop a more regimented software and defined process storage of software, documentation for existing service parts in terms of how the software handles those things.
• Occasionally upgrading Parker products to newer versions (will train on this software).

• Software development and machine controls engineering, focusing on designing software modules and control logic that ensure machines operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Integrating electrical and hydraulic systems, and delivers real-time feedback to operators.
• Developing, testing, and troubleshooting machine control software for both new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Writing and maintaining code for machine functionality, diagnostics, and operator interfaces; developing control algorithms; and designing integrated control systems that coordinate software, sensors, electrical components, and hydraulics.
• Simulating and debugging software prior to implementation, validating performance at both bench and machine levels, and diagnosing and resolving software and control system issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

• Hands-on experience developing/programming software. Examples: Parker IQN, CODESYS, CodeAssist, or similar (C, mat lab, simulink)
  • Need to have worked with: control logic - writing code that interacts with physical systems
• Experience troubleshooting electrical hardware issues with control modules, valves, sensors, etc.
• Bachelors degree in engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PLC programming
• Experience with: construction equipment, automotive systems, agricultural equipment, or industrial machinery

This environment involves fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly-heavy manufacturing. Some travel to customer locations or dealer sites may be required, totaling less than 20% of the time, with only a few trips a year, primarily within the country.

Work hours are flexible, starting between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Winn, MI.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $49.52/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Winn,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026.

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