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Early Career Controls Engineer

PaR Systems
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our Critical Handling Solutions (CHS) business segment. This team 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

As a continuous learner, you'll be tasked with getting up-to-speed on our existing projects and work closely with various team members to build creative technical solutions to take on complex engineering problems. This role requires the application of theoretical principles and creative / analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or more academic course of study. Applying what you learned in school with the collaborative power of our team will also give you learning and development opportunities on the job.

Some of key responsibilities of the role include :

  • Perform control system design, including control cabinet layout, schematic generation, and assembly diagrams using CAD software.
  • Develop electrical design skills by applying knowledge of electrical theory.
  • Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) selection and configuration.
  • PLC and HMI programming.
  • Being a committed team member during all phases of development including onsite integration.

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 & Relocation Reimbursement
  • PAR Systems is an equal opportunity employer, and we value inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 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 $72,000-76,000 annually.

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  • BS in Electrical Engineering or BS in related field.
  • Prior controls engineering experience preferred.
  • Exposure to NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and IEEE standards is preferred.
  • Experience in AutoCAD Electrical is a plus.
  • Strong organizational and communications skills.
  • interest in the design of large, custom machinery.
  • 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
  • Salary : $72,000 - $76,000

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