Controls Engineering Manager

Great engineering leaders can move parts and people. PAR Systems, a world leader in engineering intelligent solutions is growing its PAR Automation business. Our focus on accuracy, quality, and resourcefulness extends beyond our products, as we seek diverse, dynamic, and dedicated people for our teams.

We are seeking a Controls Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers working in Advanced Manufacturing through a transformative period of growth and innovation. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader experienced in attracting, motivating, and leading a talented, diverse groups of engineers. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our engineering operations and drive success through collaboration and innovation.

Success Criteria:

In this highly visible role, your career launch-pad is ready for takeoff! Your mission critical role will set technical requirements and direction for new and existing first-of-a-kind solutions alongside our Chief Engineers, project management, sales, and estimating teams.

You will lead a team responsible for designing and implementing software and control systems that power complex, custom automation equipment deployed worldwide. Beyond the day-to-day management of the team, this role drives planning and execution of PAR Systems' mission, vision and strategy as we grow. Your ability to manage the assignment of engineers with optimal personnel utilization will allow continuous improvement of our execution and internal capabilities.

By applying your engineering leadership experience and innovative thinking, you will play a critical role in shaping a complex engineering organization that both meets the expectations of our customers and allows our company to experience unprecedented growth.

This role is ideal for a technically grounded engineering leader who has progressed from hands-on development into leadership and is passionate about building high-performing teams, architecting robust control systems, and delivering innovative, production-ready automation solutions.

Technical Scope and Environment

PAR Systems develops advanced automation platforms involving:

• Multi-axis motion control and coordinated kinematics
• Industrial robotics and CNC systems
• PLC-based and PC-based machine control architectures
• Custom HMI and supervisory control systems
• Real-time control, safety systems, and distributed architectures

Common technologies include:

• CNC and PLC platforms such as Siemens and Rockwell Automation
• IEC 61131-3 languages (Structured Text, Ladder, Function Block)
• Industrial communication protocols (Profibus, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT)
• PC-based control and embedded software systems
• Motion control, robotics, and kinematic systems

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 

• 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. 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 $120,000–140,000 annually and is bonus eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or related field).
• 8+ years of experience developing software and control systems for industrial automation equipment.
• 3+ years of technical leadership or engineering management experience.
• Strong background in control systems architecture, motion control, and automation software development.
• Strong experience in leadership, developing others and leading change management
• Strong organizational and communications skills.
• History of producing strong financial and technical results in a team-based environment
• US Person