PAR Technology · 9 hours ago
Electrical Engineer
New Hartford, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yrPAR Technology Corporation is a leader in restaurant technology, empowering brands worldwide with innovative solutions. They are seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to support the development and validation of ODM equipment used in restaurant environments, focusing on testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing readiness.
ComputerEnterprise SoftwareHardwareInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Developing and executing test plans for PAR-branded hardware products (POS, kiosks, KDS, and display-based systems)
Performing testing and evaluation of ODM equipment, including revision-to-revision comparison, qualification, and acceptance testing
Troubleshooting product problems using structured debug methods; reviewing schematics/board docs to identify probable root cause and corrective actions
Working directly with ODM partners to drive issue resolution, validate fixes, and prevent recurrence
Supporting Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and product updates by researching, documenting, and validating change requests
Supporting manufacturing test development and factory readiness (test coverage reviews, fixture/tester feedback, first-article support, yield-impacting issue triage)
Performing BOM reviews, identifying risk components, and qualifying alternates/component replacements
Research evolving technologies for potential use in PAR products/markets
Performing competitive analysis and contributing data that informs product benchmarks and requirements
Helping with defining product specifications based on technology research and competitive analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related field)
Strong hands-on aptitude with lab equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, bench power, basic debugging tools)
Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and board-level documentation to support debug and change evaluation
Working knowledge of Windows / Linux (command line, logs, system bring-up basics, device/USB/peripheral troubleshooting)
Solid documentation habits—able to write clear test plans, test reports, and problem statements
Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating with ODM partners and cross-functional teams
Preferred
Basic circuit design capability, including schematic capture and PCB development fundamentals
Familiarity with PC-based or embedded platforms (x86/ARM), interfaces (USB, PCIe basics, UART/I2C/SPI), and power subsystems
Exposure to manufacturing concepts: DFM/DFT, production test coverage, yields, and ECO/ECN workflows
BOM risk assessment (lifecycle, alternates, substitutions) and component qualification mindset
Basic scripting (Python) for data logging, test automation, or report generation is a plus
Company
PAR Technology
PAR Technology creates and markets products that help restaurant and retail operators.
Founded in 1968
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$205M2025-01-21Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2020-02-06Post Ipo Debt· $105M
2011-01-03IPO
Leadership Team
Savneet Singh
Chief Executive Officer
Bryan Menar
Chief Financial Officer
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