Early Career Controls Engineer

PAR Systems; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PAR Systems is expanding its Controls Engineering team across its core business units to tackle advanced automation projects. The role involves commissioning complex automation equipment and programming PLCs, PCs, robots, and cameras, while collaborating with a cross-functional team to design robust solutions that meet industry standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and demonstrate strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with PLCs/robotics preferred but not required.
• Interest in electromechanical systems and automation.

Responsibilities

• Commission complex automation equipment on site.
• Program PLCs, PCs, robots, cameras.
• Contribute to cross-functional engineering design.
• Document electrical and software designs to internal/industry standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet client expectations and travel as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Omron PLCs

Fanuc robotics

Epson robotics

Kuka robotics

Cognex vision

Keyence vision

AutoCAD Electrical

ePlan

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.

Supporting our first-of-a-kind projects, this role will tackle unique engineering challenges and help PAR deliver premier products/solutions that are unparalleled in our industry. At PAR Systems, we deliver advanced automation, controls systems and AI solutions for a wide variety of industrial applications.The work you do will ensure the wellbeing of our client's customers around the world.

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