Early Career Mechanical Engineer

PAR Systems; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

PAR Systems in Minnesota is seeking an early-career Mechanical Engineer to design mechanical and electromechanical systems for automation projects across medical device, crane, and robotics domains. You'll use CAD and simulation tools, contribute to design reviews, and work with a cross-functional team of mechanical, controls, and software engineers to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions.

Travel for on-site integration may be required as part of delivering premier products and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Proficient in CAD; SolidWorks preferred; Excel experience.
• Experience in static/dynamic stress analysis (FEA).
• Knowledge of engineering materials.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical automation designs from customer specifications.
• Research components to reduce cost and improve reliability.
• Participate in customer design reviews.
• Produce detailed design drawings for procurement, fabrication, and assembly.
• Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and software engineers on design, assembly, and testing.
• Provide on-site integration, testing and field service support (travel).

Skills

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Microsoft Excel

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. We'reseeking diverse and dynamic Mechanical Engineersin all three of our core business units (Critical Handling Solutions, Advanced Manufacturing, and Automated Assembly) to join our design team. Start your career with an industry leader, using CAD and simulation tools to bring engineering solutions to our industrial manufacturing customers.

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. From medical device automation to custom crane systems to robotic manufacturing solutions, the work you do will ensure our customers around the world have the most cutting-edge capabilities.We'reseeking an early careerMechanical Engineerto gain firsthand experience inresearching, conceptualizing, and designing mechanical and electromechanical systems.

Success Criteria

As a continuous learner, you'll be tasked with getting up-to-speed on our existing projects and work closely with various team members to build creative technical solutions to take on complex engineering problems. This role requires solid technical acumen and interest in hands‑on machine design, electro‑mechanical systems, automation, and should possess a functional understanding of both mechanics and control systems. The ideal candidate is driven to deliver and proactively work in a team environment with other mechanical, controls, and software engineers. Our customers expect quality, and so do we. Using your technical judgment for planning, organizing, performing, and coordinating product development engineering assignments will get you further faster.

Some Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Developing mechanical automation designs from customer specifications
• Researching commercially available hardware components and sub-assemblies that can be incorporated into the machine design to reduce cost and improve reliability
• Participating in customer design reviews
• Producing detailed design drawings for system procurement, fabrication, and assembly.
• Proactively working in a team environment with other mechanical, controls, and software engineers to support the design, assembly, integration, check‑out, and testing of machines and systems
• Supporting fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering best practices and customer specifications
• Providing occasional on‑site integration, testing, and field service (repair) support (some travel required)

Requirements

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred)
• Functional user of CAD Systems and Microsoft Office tools (with an emphasis on Excel). Experience with SolidWorks (preferred)
• Ability to perform static and dynamic stress analysis including manual calculations and FEA
• Fundamental knowledge of engineering materials
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Relevant experience or knowledge gained through previous employment or internships is a plus, but not required. Some examples include machine design, use of CAD systems, and exposure to automated manufacturing.
• U.S. Person

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

Benefits

• 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.

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