Automation Controls Engineer: Vision & Motion

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

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