Advanced Controls Engineer - Automated Assembly

PAR Systems; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & matching

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

PTO, Paid Holidays, Parental Leave

Job summary

PAR Systems is seeking an Advanced Controls Engineer in Shoreview, MN to design, develop, and implement control systems for automated assembly. The role focuses on motion control, robotics, PLC/PC programming, and vision integration across diverse industries including life sciences and aerospace.

You’ll work independently on projects with a strong support network and opportunities for mentorship, while traveling to customer sites as needed and contributing to continuous learning and innovation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of controls engineering experience.
• Proficient in PLC/PC programming, motion control, robotics, and vision for automation.
• Experience with select tools listed above is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designs controls systems for automated assembly projects.
• Writes software for PLC, PC, HMI, Robot, and Vision applications.
• Supports factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing.
• Mentors junior engineers and collaborates with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for installations (up to 25% occasionally).

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming

Motion control

Robotics

Vision systems

Software development

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Cognex VisionPro

Insight

Fanuc TP Programming

RoboGuide

Epson RC+

Omron Sysmac Studio

Ace

Visual Studio

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Advanced Controls Engineer - Automated Assembly

3710 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN 55126, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM

You've got a great start to your career, time to take it to the next level. PAR Systems is a world leader in the design and development of cutting edge software, automation, and control systems in a variety of industries, including Life Science, Aerospace, Nuclear and Marine. Our focus on technology, quality, and new ideas extends beyond our products, as we look to add diverse, dynamic, and dedicated people to our company.

We are looking for an Advanced Controls Engineer to join our Automation business segment. This team specializes in designing and building automated assembly systems. Whether it’s consumer goods, semiconductors, or lifesaving medical devices, our assembly systems incorporate the full suite of the latest technology in vision, motion control and laser integration with next-level precision. If you enjoy solving complex challenges and bringing machines to life, you are looking in the right place.

Success Criteria:

Bringing a continuous learner mindset to work, the Advanced Controls Engineer will design, develop, and drive control systems to produce industry-leading products and solutions. You’ll primarily work independently on projects but will have a community of engineers from which to leverage experience.

If you are a driven engineer who wants to use your problem-solving skills to innovate the application of motion control, robotics, PLC/PC programming, and/or vision applications to accomplish customer requirements, this might be the career move you’ve been looking for. While improving project deliverables in a collaborative environment, our teams will rely on your well-versed know-how in controls engineering and time management to close out open projects while initiating new ones. Your ability and desire to foster a culture of continuous learning by contributing to how we innovate electrical control system design, software programming and new system integration will help you and a cross functional project team hit the ground running together.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of controls engineering experience
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Ability to support a variety of project tasks including but not limited to:
• Designing controls systems
• Writing software (PLC, PC, HMI, Robot, Vision, etc.)
• Powering up and commissioning machines
• Checking out software and machine processes
• Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing
• Proficient experience in the application of PLC/PC programming, motion control, robotics, and vision for automation. Preferably experience with some of the following:
• Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View
• Cognex VisionPro and Insight
• Fanuc TP Programming and RoboGuide
• Epson RC+
• Omron Sysmac Studio and Ace
• Visual Studio C# and VB
• Other relevant experience in this space.
• Ability to provide some mentorship to junior engineers
• Demonstrated to drive individual tasks to completion, with increasing independence on projects over time.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for installations (typically no more 10%, but on rare occasions may fluctuate up to 25% depending on business needs)
• Experience in AutoCAD Electrical is a plus
• US Person

You’ve learned about what you'll be doing, here are the benefits you'll gain when you join our team:

• Global team recognized for their passion of inventing
• First-of-a-kind product culture and project exposure
• Training and development from industry-leading experts
• Cutting edge benefit programs that include: 401(k) & matching; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Disability & Life Insurance; PTO, Paid Holidays, & Parental Leave for both Parents; Tuition Reimbursement

PAR Systems is an equal opportunity employer and we value individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or any other status protected by applicable law. We use AI to assist with sorting applications, but real humans do all the evaluating and deciding. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources department if you require accommodation during the interview or assessment process and we will support your accessibility needs. We offer market competitive pay and benefits based upon the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Our starting rate of pay for this salaried position is targeted at $85,000-105,000 annually.