Emerging Technology Coordinator/Specialist

Company Overview

As one of North America’s leading providers of turnkey mechanical noise control and VIRS solutions, Parklane is on a constant search for top industry talent. Every day we help clients with their sound attenuation and vibration challenges. We do it by leveraging an agile approach to engineering, product manufacturing and implementation.

As an organization, we live and breathe our core values:

1. Challenge Accepted

2. Work Hard & Play Hard

3. Share the Wins & Own the Losses, and

4. Built on Client Relationships.

By sharing ideas and supporting each other at every turn, we’ve built a reputation both for service excellence and the strength of our workplace culture. Put simply, our team is committed to doing whatever it takes to help our customers succeed—and that’s why we need professionals with the experience and expertise to solve complex problems.

POSITION SUMMARY

Parklane is searching for a dynamic individual to join its newly established Digitalization & Technology (DTEC) group, part of the Engineering Department. This group represents a strategic expansion of Parklane’s capabilities—focused on advancing automation, integration, and emerging technologies. As one of the first hires in this group, the successful candidate will play an important role in shaping its practices, while benefiting from the guidance and collaboration of the broader engineering team.

There are opportunities within the DTEC group for applicants of varying knowledge and experience, with positions being filled by candidates having commensurate capability and capacity.

This position will provide opportunities to collaborate with other departments—Marketing & Sales, Finance, Project Management, and Production—on initiatives that strengthen organization-wide objectives. The successful candidate will also contribute to Parklane’s strategic initiatives, including Research & Development and advancing Standards, Guidelines, and Codes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The following list includes foundational responsibilities. And, as with every role at Parklane, the successful candidate will appreciate a great breadth of challenges in working with all departments and through many stages of each of our projects.

- AI & Machine Learning Applications

- Contribute to the design and deployment of AI/ML models to support the organization’s priorities, centering around engineering and production.

- Apply predictive analytics to enhance performance optimization and risk management across projects.

- Automation & Integration

- Develop and maintain automation tools, scripts, or low-code solutions (e.g., Power Automate, PowerApps, Python, VBA) to streamline workflows.

- Support integrations between engineering tools and enterprise platforms (CRM, ERP, PDM/PLM), ensuring accurate and efficient data exchange.

- Data Analysis & Insights

- Manage data collection and transformation (ETL/ELT processes) to enable reliable dashboards and reports.

- Use platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Python to visualize performance metrics and inform decision-making.

- Technology Evaluation & Rollout

- Test and validate new software or hardware tools in sandbox environments, documenting outcomes and recommendations.

- Assist in digital asset management (templates, macros, CAD libraries) and coordinate training/documentation for new tools.

- Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

- Work with Engineering, Operations, and Sales teams to identify digitalization opportunities and implement solutions.

- Contribute to interdepartmental initiatives in Research & Development, innovation, and advancing Standards, Guidelines, and Codes.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Recent graduate with a degree or diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Foundational knowledge of AI/ML principles and familiarity with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.

- Experience with automation platforms (Power Automate, PowerApps, Zoho Flow, Zapier) or scripting/programming languages (Python, SQL, VBA).

- Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, PDM/PLM) is an asset.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to translate technical solutions into practical applications.

- Excellent communication and documentation skills to support cross-departmental collaboration.

- Proactive learner, motivated to explore and apply emerging technologies in a fast-paced engineering environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time.

- Use hands to operate computer and various measuring devices.

- Able to climb stairs and service ladders.

- Telephone and other office equipment.

- May need to be able to travel domestically and internationally.

- Standard working hours, however extended hours may be periodically necessary to meet timelines.

WHAT WE OFFER

- Competitive compensation

- Participation in the performance bonus program

- A 100% employer paid benefits program

- Employee professional development opportunities

- Remote work as per company policy

- A friendly work environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person