Senior Mechanical Engineer - Automation and Robotics Lead

PAR Systems; Saint Paul (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

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

PAR Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Minnesota to design automated manufacturing systems, lead design reviews, and mentor engineers. You will work cross‑functionally with Advance Engineering, Manufacturing, Controls, and Software teams to bring innovative automation solutions from concept through validation in a robotics lab.

The role emphasizes hands‑on design work, maintaining high standards, and driving scalable processes.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Serve as one of the key technical voices shaping the direction of the Mechanical Engineering function and drive improvements for future projects.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and promote design standards across the team.

Skills

7+ years exp

SolidWorks

3D CAD modeling

Project leadership

Travel 10-25%

US Person

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

PAR Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Minnesota to design automated manufacturing systems, lead design reviews, and mentor engineers. You will work cross‑functionally with Advance Engineering, Manufacturing, Controls, and Software teams to bring innovative automation solutions from concept through validation in a robotics lab.

The role emphasizes hands‑on design work, maintaining high standards, and driving scalable processes.