Advanced Controls Engineer - Automated Assembly

Pohlad Companies•Shoreview, MN

11d•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 an Advanced Controls Engineer to join our Automation business segment. This team specializes in designing and building automated assembly systems. Whether it’s consumer goods, semiconductors, or lifesaving medical devices, our assembly systems incorporate the full suite of the latest technology in vision, motion control and laser integration with next-level precision. If you enjoy solving complex challenges and bringing machines to life, you are looking in the right place.

Requirements

3+ years of controls engineering experience
BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Proficient experience in the application of PLC/PC programming, motion control, robotics, and vision for automation.
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Nice To Haves

Preferably experience with some of the following: Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View, 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.
Experience in AutoCAD Electrical is a plus

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and drive control systems to produce industry-leading products and solutions.
Primarily work independently on projects but will have a community of engineers from which to leverage experience.
Use problem-solving skills to innovate the application of motion control, robotics, PLC/PC programming, and/or vision applications to accomplish customer requirements.
Improve project deliverables in a collaborative environment.
Close out open projects while initiating new ones.
Contribute to how we innovate electrical control system design, software programming and new system integration.
Support a variety of project tasks including but not limited to: Understanding customer requirements, Designing controls systems, Writing software (PLC, PC, HMI, Robot, Vision, etc.), Powering up and commissioning machines, Checking out software and machine processes, Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.
Provide some mentorship to junior engineers.
Drive individual tasks to completion, with increasing independence on projects over time.
Travel to customer sites for installations (typically no more than 10%, but on rare occasions may fluctuate up to 25% depending on business needs).