Senior Applications Engineer - Intelligent Motion & Controls

PAR Systems; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & matching

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

PTO, Paid Holidays, Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

PAR Systems in Shoreview, MN seeks a Principal Applications Engineer to lead advanced control architectures and integration for mission-critical handling systems. You’ll work across RFQs, software, and automation in high-consequence environments.

With 10+ years of experience and a strong engineering background, you’ll influence the technology roadmap, collaborate with customers, and drive proposals to win strategic programs. On-site role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in controls, automation, or related field.
• BS in Engineering with Electrical, Software, Controls, Robotics or related field; MS preferred.
• Proven track record designing complex automation and motion-control systems.
• Experience developing RFQ concepts and architecting technical solutions.
• Knowledge of safety-critical systems and regulatory standards (NQA-1).
• Ability to negotiate technical contracts and manage IP with legal teams.
• US Person with eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of RFQ concepts and integrated controls architectures.
• Define software and automation solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Evaluate architectures, estimate effort, and manage technical risk.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to present proposals.
• Shape technology roadmap and guide research initiatives.

Skills

Advanced controls

System integration

Technical proposal development

RFQ concepts

Multidisciplinary design

Communication to technical audiences

Safety-critical systems

US Person

Education

BS in Engineering

MS preferred

Job description

PAR Systems in Shoreview, MN seeks a Principal Applications Engineer to lead advanced control architectures and integration for mission-critical handling systems. You’ll work across RFQs, software, and automation in high-consequence environments.

With 10+ years of experience and a strong engineering background, you’ll influence the technology roadmap, collaborate with customers, and drive proposals to win strategic programs. On-site role with competitive pay and benefits.