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Senior Mechanical Engineer

PAR Systems
Shoreview, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2026 CLOSED ON 2/28/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at PAR Systems?

Job Description

Manufacturing is more than putting parts together, it’s designing ideas that become reality. PAR Systems, a world leader in engineering intelligent solutions is growing its Mechanical Engineering team. Our focus on technology, quality, and new ideas extends beyond our products, as we look to add diverse, dynamic, and dedicated people to our company.

Bringing a proactive mindset to work, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will work with Advance Engineering, Manufacturing, Controls, and Software engineers to create innovative custom automation solutions. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, the work you do could help bring lifesaving medical technology to millions.

Success Criteria

Every great project starts with a great design. Your experience with SolidWorks and other CAD modeling tools will help bring automation concepts developed by our Advance Engineering team to life. You'll take a lead role in directing small design teams and providing mentorship within the team and be seen as a leader in the mechanical engineering discipline.

You will lead internal and external design review meetings to ensure the overall system design is consistent with PAR's high standards as well as unique customer and project requirements. You'll be hands-on with your designs while supporting machine build and checkout activities and will validate new design concepts through proof-of-concept and feasibility studies in our robotics lab.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll serve as one of the key technical voices shaping the direction of the Mechanical Engineering function. You’ll have opportunities to influence standards and drive improvements in how we design and build equipment, helping make our engineering processes more efficient, repeatable, and scalable for future projects.

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
  • Forward thinking benefit programs that include: 401(k) & matching; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Disability & Life Insurance; PTO, Paid Holidays, & Parental Leave for both Parents; Tuition Reimbursement

PAR Systems is an equal opportunity employer and we value individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or any other status protected by applicable law. 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 $100,000-130,000 annually.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
  • 7 years of experience in design of automated manufacturing systems, or similar
  • Experience with 3D CAD modeling packages – SolidWorks is a plus
  • Ability to manage system design from the concept phase through modeling and detailing on a tight timeline
  • Demonstrated ability to own and drive projects to completion and to consistently deliver on commitments
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites to support installation and commissioning of machinery. 10-25% travel may be required periodically.
  • US Person

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000

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