Lead Control Systems Engineer
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Lead Control Systems Engineer
Location
, United States
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
Who We Are:
Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner, delivering world-class automation solutions in the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. Our diverse leadership and dedicated engineering team are committed to excellence and consistent growth. Our unique company culture, known as "The Thermo Way," strengthens our team by fostering an environment where all members perform their best.
Our commitment to being unified, dynamic, and delivering excellence is evident in how we build trusting relationships through connection and camaraderie, ability to adapt, and focus on integrity and success. These values guide our daily operations and interactions, setting the standard for our team's behavior. As we continue to grow and evolve, "The Thermo Way" supports our goals of becoming a world-class organization, ensuring employee success, customer success, and financial strength.
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.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor of Science; 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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Technical Responsibilities:
Displays electrical and mechanical system troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrate self-sufficiency in the field.
Demonstrate the ability to 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.
Well versed in the company�s Quality Management System (QMS).
Provide review of standard documents generated by others for technical, grammatical, and aesthetic content.
Demonstrate the ability to perform intermediate control system design with guidance from others.
Provide instrumentation specifications for basic control systems.
Demonstrate an understanding of Information Technology (IT) system, network infrastructure, and computer system design, as it relates to control system integration.
Customer Service:
Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
Follow customer specific site standards and procedures.
Always conduct business in professional manner.
Provide excellent customer care and support.
Be patient, attentive, and responsive to customers in solving their problems.
Always follow up and honor commitments with customers.
Develops an understanding of the customer needs and actively seeks to service those needs.
Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
Project Responsibilities:
Understand the scope of work assigned to you, identify when issues arise that are beyond that scope, and communicate those issues to the assigned project lead.
Lead individual project related tasks and/or small to mid-sized projects in their entirety.
Provides accurate feedback on status of assigned tasks.
Demonstrates an awareness of project contracts and specifications.
Required Skills and Abilities:
In addition to Control System Engineer Skills and Abilities:
Effectively communicates with co-workers.
Strategically thinks and leverages knowledge to solve problems.
Able to be independently effective and takes personal responsibility.
Manage time efficiently.
Promotes a positive/collaborative team culture.
Travel required:
Overnight travel may be required up to 50%
On Call:
On call rotation participation may be required based on location and client needs.
Work Authorization/Other Requirements:
Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.
Maintain a valid drivers license.
Fit for Duty at all times
Culture:
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. Drive financial success.
Be a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you. Drive employee success.
Go the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate. Drive customer success.
Foster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day.
What You'll Get:
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 our employees have time to truly relax and recharge is important to us.
Culture & Extras: We provide free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag.
Visit us at www.thermosystems.com to learn more!
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead hardware and software design, development, integration, testing, and installation support for control systems.
- Perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and lead project members during installation, start-up, and commissioning.
- Read and interpret piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams.
- Exhibit understanding of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.
- Provide review of standard documents for technical, grammatical, and aesthetic content.
- Perform intermediate control system design with guidance from others.
- Provide instrumentation specifications for basic control systems.
- Communicate effectively with customers and follow site standards and procedures.
- Identify issues beyond scope and communicate them to project leads.
- Lead individual project tasks and small to mid-sized projects in their entirety.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science
- or other pertinent curriculum
Skills Required
Control System EngineeringHardware DesignSoftware DesignIntegrationTestingInstallation SupportFactory Acceptance Testing (FAT)Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)Wiring DiagramsHuman-Machine Interface (HMI)Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)Quality Management System (QMS)Information Technology (IT) SystemsNetwork InfrastructureComputer System DesignCommunicationProblem SolvingLeadershipSelf-sufficiencyTime ManagementCollaborationCustomer ServiceAttention to DetailProfessionalism
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Business travel reimbursement
- Healthcare packages
- Casual dress
- In-house and factory technical training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Free lunches
- Team bonding events
- Company swag
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