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PAR Technology · 2 weeks ago

Early Career Controls Engineer

positionShoreview, MN
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$72K/yr - $76K/yr

PAR Systems Group LLC is at the forefront of innovation, creating advanced automation solutions for industries worldwide. The Early Career Controls Engineer will tackle unique engineering challenges, gain hands-on experience with automation equipment, and contribute to the design of solutions with a cross-functional engineering team.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

PLC programmingElectrical designControls systems designMechatronicsMachine visionAutoCAD ElectricalTroubleshooting skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

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
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

Preferred

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

Benefits

401(k) & matching
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Disability & Life Insurance
PTO, Paid Holidays, & Parental Leave for both Parents
Tuition Reimbursement

Company

PAR Technology

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PAR Technology creates and markets products that help restaurant and retail operators.
dateFounded in 1968
location
New Hartford, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.partech.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$205M
2025-01-21Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2020-02-06Post Ipo Debt· $105M
2011-01-03IPO

Leadership Team

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Savneet Singh
Chief Executive Officer
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Bryan Menar
Chief Financial Officer
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