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PAR Technology · 2 weeks ago

Early Career Controls Engineer

Shoreview, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$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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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

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

PAR Technology creates and markets products that help restaurant and retail operators.

Founded in 1968

New Hartford, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

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

Savneet Singh

Chief Executive Officer

Bryan Menar

Chief Financial Officer

Recent News

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Papa Johns to update in-restaurant tech at US sites with PAR Technology

2026-01-16

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2026-01-15

thefly.com

Papa John's selects Par Technology to anchor in-restaurant technology stack

2026-01-15

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