Senior Mechanical Engineer

Par Systems; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (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

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

PAR Systems in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development of automated manufacturing systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive projects from concept through detailing on tight timelines.

You’ll run design reviews, contribute hands-on CAD work, and validate concepts via proof-of-concept tests in our robotics lab. Expect 10–25% travel and a path to shape engineering standards.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in automated manufacturing design.
• Experience with 3D CAD; SolidWorks preferred.
• Ability to manage system design from concept to detailing on tight timelines.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites (10-25%).

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external design reviews to ensure design meets standards and customer requirements.
• Hands-on with designs while supporting machine build and checkout activities.
• Validate new concepts through proof-of-concept and feasibility studies in the robotics lab.
• Influence standards and drive improvements in the mechanical engineering function.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD modeling

Design leadership

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Manufacturing is more than putting parts together, it’s designing ideas that become reality. PAR Systems, a world leader in engineering intelligent solutions is growing its Mechanical Engineering team. 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.

Bringing a proactive mindset to work, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will work with Advance Engineering, Manufacturing, Controls, and Software engineers to create innovative custom automation solutions. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, the work you do could help bring lifesaving medical technology to millions.

Success Criteria:

Every great project starts with a great design. Your experience with SolidWorks and other CAD modeling tools will help bring automation concepts developed by our Advance Engineering team to life. You'll take a lead role in directing small design teams and providing mentorship within the team and be seen as a leader in the mechanical engineering discipline.

You will lead internal and external design review meetings to ensure the overall system design is consistent with PAR's high standards as well as unique customer and project requirements. You'll be hands-on with your designs while supporting machine build and checkout activities and will validate new design concepts through proof-of-concept and feasibility studies in our robotics lab.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll serve as one of the key technical voices shaping the direction of the Mechanical Engineering function. You’ll have opportunities to influence standards and drive improvements in how we design and build equipment, helping make our engineering processes more

efficient, repeatable, and scalable for future projects.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in design of automated manufacturing systems, or similar
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling packages – SolidWorks is a plus
• Ability to manage system design from the concept phase through modeling and detailing on a tight timeline
• Demonstrated ability to own and drive projects to completion and to consistently deliver on commitments
• Willingness to travel to customer sites to support installation and commissioning of machinery. 10-25% travel may be required periodically.

You’ve learned about what you'll be doing, here are the benefits you'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.