Senior Mechanical Engineer

PAR Systems; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PAR Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing teams in the United States. You will lead the design of automated manufacturing systems, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to project direction from concept through validation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in design reviews, and travel to customer sites as needed to support installation and commissioning of equipment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external design review meetings to ensure system design meets standards and customer requirements.
• Hands-on with designs while supporting machine build and checkout activities.
• Validate new design concepts through proof-of-concept and feasibility studies in the robotics lab.
• Shape direction of the Mechanical Engineering function and influence standards.
• Mentor team members and lead small design teams toward project completion.

Skills

CAD Modeling

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

BS/MS 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.
• US Person