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PAR Systems · 4 hours ago

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Shoreview, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

12+ years exp

PAR Systems is a company that focuses on turning visionary ideas into high-impact automation solutions. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will lead mechanical design excellence, mentor engineers, and drive innovation while collaborating with various teams to meet customer requirements and enhance PAR's capabilities in life sciences and automated assembly.

AerospaceIndustrial AutomationLife ScienceManufacturingNuclearRobotics

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority for mechanical engineering, guiding and mentoring senior and mid-level engineers

Lead complex design projects from concept through detailed engineering, collaborating closely with Controls, Software, Manufacturing, Project Management and Sales teams

Drive proof-of-concept prototypes, feasibility studies, and lab validation

Lead internal and external design reviews and occasionally travel to customer sites to provide hands-on technical leadership, troubleshoot complex systems, and support installation and commissioning

Provide strategic guidance on new business initiatives, identifying opportunities for innovation, improving reliability, and expanding PAR’s capabilities in life sciences and automated assembly

Define and refine mechanical design standards and scalable processes that improve efficiency, repeatability, and quality across the company

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering3D CAD toolsAutomation componentsCross-functional leadershipStrategic thinkingProblem-solvingMentoring engineersISO 9001/ISO 13485Geometric Dimensioning & TolerancingOrganizational skills

Required

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

12+ years of experience designing advanced automated systems, with demonstrated leadership on high-impact projects

Mastery of 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred) and advanced methodologies to design assemblies, machined parts, welded fabrications and sheet metal components

Experience sizing, selecting and deploying common automation components, including servo motors, pneumatics, photoelectric/laser and proximity sensors, and robotic packages

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive complex projects to successful completion

Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills

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