Controls Engineer - Cranes, Motion & Nuclear

PAR Systems; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off, holidays, and parental‑

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PAR Systems seeks a Controls Engineer to join the Critical Handling Solutions segment. You will design electrical systems and develop PLC/HMI software for crane and handling equipment used in demanding environments, including nuclear and aerospace contexts.

The role spans from concept through commissioning, with opportunities for mid- and senior-level engineers to lead architecture, design reviews, and mentoring. Travel up to 0–10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Typically 3+ years of relevant controls engineering experience.
• Experience developing electrical designs and PLC/HMI software for industrial equipment.
• Practical understanding of motors, variable-frequency drives, feedback devices, networks, and motion-control fundamentals.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment across software, electrical, and mechanical interfaces.
• Clear technical communication and ownership of scope and schedule.
• Willingness to learn and work within nuclear quality, documentation, and design-review processes.
• Willingness to travel for customer-site installation and commissioning, generally 0-10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical schematics, control-panel layouts, BOMs, and wiring designs; select motors, drives, protection devices, instrumentation, and control components.
• Program PLCs and HMIs for crane and handling equipment, including sequences, motion control, interlocks, alarms, diagnostics, and fault recovery.
• Configure drives and feedback devices; integrate hoist brake sequencing, travel limits, load monitoring, and coordinated motion.
• Support equipment builds, troubleshoot electrical and software issues, and participate in factory acceptance testing and site commissioning.
• Translate requirements into design documents and test procedures; maintain engineering records and follow quality processes.

Skills

Controls engineering

Electrical design

PLC programming

HMI programming

Motion control

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

TIA Portal

Siemens HMIs

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

PAR Systems seeks a Controls Engineer to join the Critical Handling Solutions segment. You will design electrical systems and develop PLC/HMI software for crane and handling equipment used in demanding environments, including nuclear and aerospace contexts.

The role spans from concept through commissioning, with opportunities for mid- and senior-level engineers to lead architecture, design reviews, and mentoring. Travel up to 0–10% is expected.