Controls Engineering Manager

About the role

PAR Systems is seeking a Controls Engineering Manager to lead a software-centric controls engineering team through a transformative period of growth, innovation, and modernization. The ideal candidate is a technically grounded engineering leader with experience developing software and control systems for advanced automation equipment, as well as hands-on experience using AI development tools to accelerate engineering productivity.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution across complex automation programs
• Help the team adopt an AI-enabled engineering mindset
• Define how PAR Systems responsibly uses AI tools to improve software delivery speed while maintaining quality, traceability, safety, cybersecurity, and control over production code
• Drive planning and execution of PAR Systems' mission, vision, and strategy
• Evolve the team from traditional software development practices toward a disciplined, AI-enabled development model
• Guide the organization in determining where AI tools can safely and effectively accelerate engineering workflows
• Optimize personnel utilization and improve internal capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or related field)
• 8+ years of experience developing software and control systems for industrial automation equipment
• 3+ years of technical leadership or engineering management experience
• Strong background in control systems architecture, motion control, and automation software development
• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, or similar technologies
• Ability to lead change management and drive adoption of modern engineering practices
• Strong organizational and communications skills
• History of producing strong financial and technical results in a team-based environment

Qualifications

• US Person

Skills

• Technical grounding in software and control systems
• Experience with AI-assisted software development tools
• Leadership and change management skills

Benefits

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

Pay

$130,000-150,000 annually and is bonus eligible.

Schedule

N/A