Senior Controls Engineer - Automated Assembly

PaR Systems, LLC; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

PaR Systems, LLC is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design and integration of automated assembly systems. The role involves hardware/software development, FAT leadership, and close collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams.

You will design controls for machines across industries, write PLC/PC/HMI/robot/vision software, and mentor junior engineers while enabling on-time delivery and quality improvements. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• 7+ years of controls engineering experience.
• Ability to independently drive projects from design to acceptance testing.
• Experience designing complete controls systems and writing software (PLC/PC/HMI/robot/vision).
• Leading FATs and commissioning, installation support and site testing.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops controls systems end-to-end.
• Writes software for PLCs, PCs, HMIs, robots and vision systems.
• Leads Factory Acceptance Testing with customers.
• Mentors junior engineers and coordinates cross-functional teams.
• Travels to customer sites for installations (up to 25%).

Skills

7+ years experience

BS in Engineering

Controls design

Software writing

FAT & commissioning

Mentor juniors

PLC/PC programming

Motion control & robotics

Vision systems

Visual Studio (C#/VB)

Travel up to 25%

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

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

Tools

Ignition by Inductive Automation

Cognex VisionPro & Insight

Fanuc TP Programming & RoboGuide

Epson RC+

Omron Sysmac Studio & Ace

Visual Studio

AutoCAD Electrical

Ignition

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Senior Controls Engineer - Automated Assembly

3710 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN 55126, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM

The age of automation is upon us, so join a company that is pushing the limits of what is possible.PAR Systems is a world leader in the design and development of cutting-edge software, automation, and control systems in a variety of industries, including Life Science, Aerospace, Nuclear, and Marine. Our focus on technology, quality, and new ideas extends beyond our products, as we look to add diverse, dynamic, and dedicated people to our company.

We are looking for aSenior Controls Engineerto join our Automation business segment. Whether it’s consumer goods, semiconductors, or lifesaving medical devices, our systems incorporate the latest technology in vision, motion, robotics, and lasers. If you enjoy solving complex challenges and bringing machines to life, you are looking in the right place.

Success Criteria:

You have a knack for satisfying customers by leveraging your deep knowledge of all things automation. By applying a “whatever it takes” mentality to your work, theSenior Controls Engineerwill own and drive some of the organizations most complex engineering challenges to produce industry-leading products and solutions. If you’re a motivated engineer who brings a well-rounded background in designing controls systems, writing software, and leading checkout and acceptance testing, then this might be the career move you’ve been looking for.

Bringing more than just your technical aptitude to the role, our teams will rely on your leadership and time management skills to improve and close out existing projects, while also initiating new ones. Your ability and desire to mentor others while fostering an environment of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation will allow you and your technical work to be noticed fast!

From design and development of critical controls systems to leading design reviews with our cross functional teams and customers, you’ll be an integral partner in bringing our customer’s solutions to life.Working with engineering leaders and our chief engineers across business units will give you great career visibility while allowing you to contribute to one-of-a-kind machines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of controls engineering experience
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects in their entirety, including tasks such as, but not limited to:
• Designing controls systems in their entirety
• Writing all software (PLC, PC, HMI, robot, vision, etc)
• Powering up machines and commissioning all devices
• Checking out all software and machine processes
• Leading Factory Acceptance Testing with customers
• Supporting installation and Site Acceptance Testing
• Ability to mentor and lead junior engineers in the execution in any/all steps of the control process listed above
• Significant experience in the application of PLC/PC programming, motion control, robotics, and vision for automation. Preferably experience with the following:
• FactoryTalk View or Ignition by Inductive Automation (Ignition preferred)
• Cognex VisionPro and Insight,
• Fanuc TP Programming and RoboGuide
• Epson RC+,
• Omron Sysmac Studio and Ace
• Visual Studio C# and VB
• Other relevant experience in this space.
• Ability to provide leadership and drive internal collaboration between multiple functions including Project Management, Operations, Quality, etc.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for installations (typically no more 10%, but on rare occasions may fluctuate up to 25% depending on business needs)
• Experience in AutoCAD Electrical or other electrical CAD programs
• US Person

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

• 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 $110,000-130,000 annually .

3710 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN 55126, USA