Early Career Controls Engineer

PAR Systems; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; 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, based in Minnesota, is expanding its Controls Engineering team across Critical Handling Solutions, Advanced Manufacturing, and Automated Assembly. This role invites a hands-on engineer to commission complex automation equipment and translate school theory into practical solutions within a collaborative project environment.

You will program PLCs, robots, cameras, and related hardware, document designs to meet UL/NEC/NFPA standards, and travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with GPA 3.0+ preferred
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Strong attention to detail and communication
• Interest in electromechanical systems and automation
• Some experience with PC/PLC/Robot programming or electrical design is a plus

Responsibilities

• Commission and test complex automation equipment
• Program PLCs, PCs, robots, and cameras
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
• Produce and document electrical and software designs per standards
• Support installation and commissioning at customer sites

Skills

PLC programming

Mechatronics

Automation

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, controls)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ePlan

Allen Bradley

Siemens

Fanuc

Kuka

Cognex

Machine vision

Job description

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. At PAR Systems, we're at the forefront of innovation, creating advanced automation solutions that drive progress in industries worldwide. Our focus on technology, quality, and new ideas extends beyond our products, as we look to expand our Controls Engineering team in all three of our core business units (Critical Handling Solutions, Advanced Manufacturing, and Automated Assembly) by adding dynamic and dedicated people to our company.

Success Criteria

As a continuous learner, you'll be tasked with getting up-to-speed on our existing projects and working closely with various team members to build creative technical solutions to solve complex engineering problems. This role requires the application of theoretical principles and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or more academic course of study. Applying what you learned in school with the collaborative power of our team will enable you to grow your career as an engineer.

Some Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Gain hands-on experience by commissioning complex automation equipment
• Programing PLCs, PCs, Robots, Cameras, etc.
• Contributing to the design of solutions with a cross-functional engineering team
• Completing and documenting software and electrical designs that meet our internal and industry standards (UL, NEC/NFPA, etc.)
• Work with project teams to ensure the design meets PAR's high standards, and the customer's expectations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (i.e., mechanical, electrical, controls with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred)
• Ability to set your own course to finish a project and follow-through without oversight
• High attention to detail and ownership of work
• Strong organizational, communication, and troubleshooting skills
• Interest in electromechanical systems, mechatronics, and automation and plus a desire to learn (new programming languages, new standards, new customers, etc.)
• Relevant experience or knowledge gained through previous employment or internships is a plus, but not required. Some examples include PC/PLC/Robot programming, producing electrical design packages, designing control systems, or machine vision experience.
• Experience with any commercial PLC packages (Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens, etc.), robot packages (Fanuc, Epson, Kuka, etc.) or machine vision (Cognex, Keyence, etc.) are preferred, but not required.
• Exposure to NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and IEEE standards is a plus.
• Experience in AutoCAD Electrical or ePlan is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites to support installation and commissioning of machinery. Typically expect travel not to exceed 10%, but up to 25% travel may be required periodically.
• U.S. 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 $72,000-78,000 annually. #AreaOfInterest:Engineering