Advanced Controls Engineer

PAR Systems • Shoreview, MN

7d • $85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

You've got a great start to your career, time to take it to the next level. 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.

Success Criteria:

Bringing a continuous learner mindset to work, the
Advanced Controls
Engineer will design, develop, and drive control systems to produce
industry-leading products and solutions. You’ll primarily work independently on
projects but will have a community of engineers from which to leverage
experience.

If you are a driven engineering who wants to use your problem-solving skills to
innovate the application of motion control, robotics, PLC/PC programming, and/or
vision applications to accomplish customer requirements, this might be the
career move you’ve been looking for. While improving project deliverables in a
collaborative environment, our teams will rely on your well-versed know-how in
controls engineering and time management to close out open projects while
initiating new ones. Your ability and desire to foster a culture of continuous
learning by contributing to how we innovate electrical control system design,
software programing and new system integration will help you and a cross
functional project team hit the ground running together.

You’ve learned about what you'll be doing, here are the benefits you'll gain
when you join PAR Systems:

Global team recognized for their passion of inventing

First-of-a-kind product culture and project exposure

Training and development from industry-leading experts

Forward thinking 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. 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 $85,000–105,000 annually.

Qualifications

Requirements

• 3+ years of controls engineering experience
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Ability to 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
• Proficient experience in the application of PLC/PC programming, motion control, robotics, and vision for automation. 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.
• Ability to provide some mentorship to junior engineers
• Demonstrated to drive individual tasks to completion, with increasing independence on projects over time.
• 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)
• US Person

Nice To Haves

• Experience in AutoCAD Electrical is a plus

Responsibilities

• design, develop, and drive control systems to produce industry-leading products and solutions
• innovate the application of motion control, robotics, PLC/PC programming, and/or vision applications to accomplish customer requirements
• foster a culture of continuous learning by contributing to how we innovate electrical control system design, software programing and new system integration

Benefits

• Global team recognized for their passion of inventing
• First-of-a-kind product culture and project exposure
• Training and development from industry-leading experts
• Forward thinking benefit programs that include: 401(k) & matching; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Disability & Life Insurance; PTO, Paid Holidays, & Parental Leave for both Parents; Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees