Senior Automation Controls Engineer — Lead High‑Impact Systems

PAR Systems; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

PAR Systems is a world leader in the design and development of cutting‑edge software, automation, and control systems. We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join our Automation segment in Minnesota to design, develop, and validate controls solutions for diverse industries and lead tests and commissioning.

The candidate should have 7+ years of controls engineering experience, a BS in engineering, and a proven ability to drive projects end-to-end while mentoring teammates.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of controls engineering experience.
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Ability to independently drive projects end-to-end, including understanding customer requirements, designing controls systems, writing software, commissioning devices, and leading FAT/SAT.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites (typically up to 25%).

Responsibilities

• Own and drive complex engineering challenges to produce industry-leading products and solutions.
• Lead design reviews with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster collaboration and continuous learning.
• Support installation and Site Acceptance Testing.

Skills

Controls engineering

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Troubleshooting

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

Cognex VisionPro

RoboGuide

Epson RC+

Omron Sysmac Studio

Ace

Visual Studio C# and VB

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

PAR Systems is a world leader in the design and development of cutting‑edge software, automation, and control systems. We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join our Automation segment in Minnesota to design, develop, and validate controls solutions for diverse industries and lead tests and commissioning.

The candidate should have 7+ years of controls engineering experience, a BS in engineering, and a proven ability to drive projects end-to-end while mentoring teammates.