Lead Control Systems Engineer

Job Summary

Works on control system projects; leads in hardware and software design, development, integration, testing, and installation support. Listens, takes direction, and seeks guidance from the assigned project leads, the supervisors, and company leadership.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
• Typically 2+ years total experience.
• Proven track record: 1-3 years as Control System Engineer or equivalent.

• Display electrical and mechanical system troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrate self-sufficiency in the field.
• Lead other project members during installation, start-up, and commissioning.
• Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Read and interpret piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams.
• Exhibit full understanding of Human‑Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.
• Be well‑versed in the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Provide review of standard documents generated by others for technical, grammatical, and aesthetic content.
• Perform intermediate control system design with guidance from others.
• Provide instrumentation specifications for basic control systems.
• Understand Information Technology (IT) system, network infrastructure, and computer system design as it relates to control system integration.

• Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
• Follow customer‑specific site standards and procedures.
• Conduct business in a professional manner.
• Provide excellent customer care and support.
• Be patient, attentive, and responsive to customers in solving their problems.
• Follow up and honor commitments with customers.
• Develop an understanding of customer needs and actively seek to serve those needs.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.

• Understand scope of work assigned, identify issues beyond scope, and communicate to the assigned project lead.
• Lead individual project tasks and/or small to mid‑sized projects in their entirety.
• Provide accurate feedback on status of assigned tasks.
• Show awareness of project contracts and specifications.

• Effective communication with co‑workers.
• Strategic thinking and leveraging knowledge to solve problems.
• Independent effectiveness and personal responsibility.
• Time‑management skills.
• Promotes a positive/collaborative team culture.
• Overnight travel may be required up to 50%.

• On‑call rotation participation may be required based on location and client needs.

• Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Fit for duty at all times.

Model Thermo Systems core values of employee success, customer success, and financial strength by:

• Seeking new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects to drive financial success.
• Being a good teammate, supporting colleagues, promoting a positive atmosphere for those around you to drive employee success.
• Going the extra mile for customers, taking ownership of their needs, and over‑communicating to drive customer success.
• Fostering an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day.

• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement: We appreciate our employees, and we make sure they know it.
• Benefits: We offer full‑time employees multiple healthcare packages, including low‑cost options.
• Casual Dress: Every day is "Casual Friday"; we want you to be comfortable when you come to work.
• Training: We offer in‑house and factory technical training to keep our staff sharp.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We encourage academic advancement and professional credentialing.
• Vacation/Sick Time: We believe work‑life balance is essential. Ensuring employees have time to relax and recharge is important to us.
• Culture & Extras: We provide free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag.

Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.