Principal Controls Engineer

Role Overview

The age of automation is upon us, so join a company that is pushing the limits of what is possible. 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 a Principal Controls Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing business segment. Our systems incorporate the latest technology to bring friction stir welding, waterjet cutting, vision guided robotics and other advanced processes to production in civil and commercial aerospace manufacturing. Our systems incorporate the latest technology in vision, motion, robotics, and lasers. If you enjoy solving complex challenges and bringing machines to life, you are looking in the right place.

Success Criteria

As a Principal Controls Engineer, you will be looked at as a leader in guiding our automation initiatives, from conceptual design through to implementation. You will be the key figure in solving the most challenging engineering problems and steering the company’s automation strategy. This role has an opportunity to make a substantial impact on the company, not only from a technical standpoint but also in terms of driving business decisions.

With over a decade of experience in controls engineering, you are adept at managing multiple, high-level projects while providing subject matter expertise across disciplines. Your influence will extend beyond technical execution — leading the charge in securing new business opportunities, supporting project delivery, and helping shape the future of the company in emerging markets. You’ll take ownership of key business decisions, providing financial insight into bids, evaluating value propositions, and ensuring project performance meets company standards. Your leadership will also be instrumental in building strong customer relationships, winning new accounts, and driving the successful execution of projects. Additionally, you’ll help steer the company’s strategic direction by identifying new market opportunities to deploy existing technologies.

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 $130,000 – 160,000 annually. 

Qualifications

• 12+ years of controls engineering experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex automation solutions
• Expertise in PAR’s standard tools and practices (expertise in most is preferred):
• Siemens Sinumerik One and TIA Portal
• Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View
• Fanuc TP Programming and RoboGuide
• Visual Studio C# and VB
• Ignition
• AutoCAD and SolidWorks Electrical
• Flexibility to move rapidly between projects, providing support and troubleshooting for critical issues as they arise
• Experience in the development and maintenance of standard code and design best practices
• Ability to provide leadership and drive internal collaboration between multiple functions, including Project Management, Operations, and Quality
• Experience mentoring junior engineers
• Willingness to travel (typically no more than 10%, with occasional spikes to 25%)
• Regulatory knowledge, including NEC, NFPA, UL, CE standards (preferred)
• Strong systems expertise
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• US Person