PAR Systems Receives 2025 Top Workplace for Engineers Award
Shaping the Future: PAR Systems Recognized for Engineering Workplace Excellence
Shoreview, MN April 2, 2025- PAR Systems has been recognized as a Top Workplace for 2025 by Top Workplaces for Engineering, an award that highlights organizations committed to employee well-being, innovation, and a supportive workplace culture. The award, presented by Engineering.com and Energage, is based entirely on employee feedback collected through a third-party workplace survey measuring key aspects of workplace satisfaction, engagement, and company culture. To qualify, companies must employ at least 35 engineers or have engineers make up at least 10% of their workforce.
With 75% of its workforce in engineering or technical roles, PAR Systems places a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of innovation, problem-solving, and continuous growth. Employees at PAR work on cutting-edge advancements in automation and manufacturing, tackling some of the toughest engineering challenges across industries such as aerospace, life sciences, nuclear, and defense among others.
“This recognition as a Top Workplace reflects our team’s dedication, expertise, and passion for solving the toughest engineering challenges for our customers,” said Karla Leis, President & CEO of PAR Systems. “We are committed to maintaining a culture that supports and empowers our employees, ensuring they have the tools and opportunities to thrive.”
This focus on employee experience aligns with the mission of Top Workplaces, which celebrates organizations that cultivate a strong workplace culture. Companies that earn this distinction stand out for actively listening to their employees and fostering an environment where they feel respected, supported, and empowered to execute at a high level.
"This recognition as a Top Workplace reflects our team’s dedication, expertise, and passion for solving the toughest engineering challenges for our customers. We are committed to maintaining a culture that supports and empowers our employees, ensuring they have the tools and opportunities to thrive.”
- Karla Leis- President & CEO, PAR Systems
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure employees have a voice and feel heard—Top Workplaces excel at this, and it pays dividends.” PAR Systems was recognized in the Top Workplaces for Engineering (Medium Sized Company) category.
About PAR Systems
PAR Systems is an automation solutions provider that designs and integrates high precision, automated, and robotic solutions. The company serves a variety of industries including life science, aerospace, nuclear, and marine among others. PAR uses its extensive knowledge and unique synergy across industries to meet project needs at any scale including pre-automation proof of concept studies, robotic work cell production, design and build of fully integrated automation systems and post-implementation service and support.
Founded in 1961, PAR Systems employs over 500 people and has innovated over 8,000 systems in over 30 countries around the globe. In 2017 PAR was acquired by the Pohlad Companies, a privately held portfolio of businesses and investments spanning a variety of industries. Company headquarters for PAR Systems is in Shoreview, MN, USA, where it is currently expanding and positioned for future growth. To learn more, visit the company’s website at par.com.
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