Senior Controls Engineer

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 Senior Controls Engineer to join our Critical Handling Solutions (CHS) business segment. The CHS group specializes in designing and building a variety of high performance, high reliability custom crane and lifting equipment. We serve several diverse industries including aerospace, nuclear test laboratories, commercial nuclear plants, and various other industries that have a need for the most advanced lifting systems that are possible. Be a part of designing the machines that lift anything from F35 fighter jets to nuclear reactors, to rocket ships!

Success Criteria:

You have a knack for satisfying customers by leveraging your deep knowledge of all things automation. By applying a “whatever it takes” mentality to your work, the Senior Controls Engineer will own and drive some of the organizations most complex engineering challenges to produce industry-leading products and solutions. If you’re a motivated engineer who brings a well-rounded background in designing controls systems, then this might be the career move you’ve been looking for.

Bringing more than just your technical aptitude to the role, our teams will rely on your leadership, prior experience of industrial standards, and time management skills to drive projects to completion. You will complete your designs both individually and as part of a team of engineers of various disciplines and experience levels. Your ability and desire to mentor others while fostering an environment of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation will allow you and your technical work to be noticed fast!

From design and development of critical controls systems to leading design reviews with our cross functional teams and customers, you’ll be an integral partner in bringing our customers solutions to life. Working with engineering leaders and our chief engineers across business units will give you great career visibility while allowing you to contribute to one-of-a-kind machines.

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 $100,000-130,000 annually.  

• 7+ years of controls engineering experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead the design of complex electrical control systems, including tasks such as but not limited to:
• Apply knowledge of industrial standards (i.e. NFPA70, NFPA79, IEEE standards, etc.) to ensure your system is designed to the highest level of quality.
• Perform all aspects of electrical system design using CAD software. Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is preferred.
• Selection and advanced parameterization of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). Experience with Magnetek and Siemens VFDs is preferred.
• Writing all software (PLC, PC, HMI, etc.) Experience in Siemens PLCs and HMIs is preferred.
• Creating technical documents including system specifications, operating instructions, and test plans.
• Review and approval of other engineer’s design documentation for adequacy, completeness, and accuracy.
• 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).
• BS in electrical engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or willingness to attain license is a huge plus.
• US Person