Junior Controls Engineer — Industrial Automation

PAR Systems

Saint Paul (MN)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 78,000

Full time

7 days ago
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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

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.

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