For over four decades PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) has been a leader in restaurant technology empowering brands worldwide to create lasting connections with their guests. Our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence provide comprehensive software and hardware that enable seamless experiences and drive growth for over 100000 restaurants in more than 110 countries. Embracing our Better Together ethos we offer Unified Customer Experience solutions combining point-of-sale digital ordering loyalty and back-office software solutions as well as industry-leading hardware and drive-thru offerings. To learn more visit or connect with us on LinkedIn X (formerly Twitter) Facebook and Instagram.
Position Description:
PAR Technology is seeking a hands-on entry-level Electrical Engineer to support the development evaluation and validation of ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) equipment used in restaurant environments including but not limited to Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals ordering kiosks kitchen display systems (KDS) and drive through audio systems.
This role is lab-forward and execution-oriented: youll develop and run test plans troubleshoot issues to root cause (including schematic review) and support manufacturing readiness through ECN validation manufacturing test support BOM reviews and component replacement qualification. Youll also contribute to competitive analysis and technology research to inform product specifications and roadmap decisions.
Position Location:
New Hartford NY
Reports To:
Staff Engineer ODM & Sustaining
What Were Looking For:
Bachelors 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 habitsable to write clear test plans test reports and problem statements.
Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating with ODM partners and cross-functional teams.
Additional skills:
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.
Unleash your potential: What you will be doing and owning:
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.
Interview Process:
Interview #1: Video Screen with Talent Acquisition Team
Interview #2: Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)
Interview #3: Video interview with the Team (via MS Teams)
PAR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process or for your role at PAR please contact .If youd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant please visit the US Department of Labors website.
Required Experience:
IC
For over four decades PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) has been a leader in restaurant technology empowering brands worldwide to create lasting connections with their guests. Our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence provide comprehensive software and hardware that enable seamless ...
For over four decades PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) has been a leader in restaurant technology empowering brands worldwide to create lasting connections with their guests. Our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence provide comprehensive software and hardware that enable seamless experiences and drive growth for over 100000 restaurants in more than 110 countries. Embracing our Better Together ethos we offer Unified Customer Experience solutions combining point-of-sale digital ordering loyalty and back-office software solutions as well as industry-leading hardware and drive-thru offerings. To learn more visit or connect with us on LinkedIn X (formerly Twitter) Facebook and Instagram.
Position Description:
PAR Technology is seeking a hands-on entry-level Electrical Engineer to support the development evaluation and validation of ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) equipment used in restaurant environments including but not limited to Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals ordering kiosks kitchen display systems (KDS) and drive through audio systems.
This role is lab-forward and execution-oriented: youll develop and run test plans troubleshoot issues to root cause (including schematic review) and support manufacturing readiness through ECN validation manufacturing test support BOM reviews and component replacement qualification. Youll also contribute to competitive analysis and technology research to inform product specifications and roadmap decisions.
Position Location:
New Hartford NY
Reports To:
Staff Engineer ODM & Sustaining
What Were Looking For:
Bachelors 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 habitsable to write clear test plans test reports and problem statements.
Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating with ODM partners and cross-functional teams.
Additional skills:
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.
Unleash your potential: What you will be doing and owning:
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.
Interview Process:
Interview #1: Video Screen with Talent Acquisition Team
Interview #2: Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)
Interview #3: Video interview with the Team (via MS Teams)
PAR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process or for your role at PAR please contact .If youd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant please visit the US Department of Labors website.
Required Experience:
IC
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