Early Career Controls Engineer

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. At PAR Systems, we’re at the forefront of innovation, creating advanced automation solutions that drive progress in industries worldwide. Our focus on technology, quality, and new ideas extends beyond our products, as we look to expand our Controls Engineering team in all three of our core business units (Critical Handling Solutions, Advanced Manufacturing, and Automated Assembly) by adding dynamic and dedicated people to our company. 

Supporting our first-of-a-kind projects, this role will tackle unique engineering challenges and help PAR deliver premier products/solutions that are unparalleled in our industry. At PAR Systems, we deliver advanced automation, controls systems and AI solutions for a wide variety of industrial applications. The work you do will ensure the wellbeing of our client's customers around the world.

Success Criteria: 

As a continuous learner, you'll be tasked with getting up-to-speed on our existing projects and working closely with various team members to build creative technical solutions to solve complex engineering problems. This role requires the application of theoretical principles and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or more academic course of study. Applying what you learned in school with the collaborative power of our team will enable you to grow your career as an engineer.

Some key responsibilities of the role include: 

• Gain hands-on experience by commissioning complex automation equipment  
• Programing PLCs, PCs, Robots, Cameras, etc. 
• Contributing to the design of solutions with a cross-functional engineering team 
• Completing and documenting software and electrical designs that meet our internal and industry standards (UL, NEC/NFPA, etc.) 
• Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) selection and configuration.
• Work with project teams to ensure the design meets PAR’s high standards, and the customer’s expectations 

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 $72,000 – 76,000 annually.

• Bachelor in a relevant Engineering discipline (i.e., mechanical, electrical, controls with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred) 
• Ability to set your own course to finish a project and follow-through without oversight 
• High attention to detail and ownership of work 
• Strong organizational, communication, and troubleshooting skills 
• Interest in electromechanical systems, mechatronics, and automation and desire to learn (new programming languages, new standards, new customers, etc.) 
• Relevant experience or knowledge gained through previous employment or internships is a plus, but not required. Some examples include PC/PLC/Robot programming, producing electrical design packages, designing control systems, or machine vision experience.  
• Experience with any commercial PLC packages (Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens, etc.), robot packages (Fanuc, Epson, Kuka, etc.) or machine vision (Cognex, Keyence, etc.) are preferred, but not required.  
• Exposure to NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and IEEE standards is a plus.
• Experience in AutoCAD Electrical is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites to support installation and commissioning of machinery. Typically expect travel not to exceed 10%, but up to 25% travel may be required periodically.
• U.S. Person