Control Systems Co-Op

Thermosystems; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual Dress

Training

Sick Time

Free lunches

Team bonding events

Job summary

Thermosystems, located in East Windsor Township, NJ, is looking for a candidate to work on diverse control system projects. Responsibilities include hardware and software design, development, and installation support. The role emphasizes learning on the job while collaborating with project leads and senior staff.

Applicants should possess a basic understanding of troubleshooting and mechanical principles, and be eager to learn. The work culture promotes teamwork, customer success, and continuous professional growth.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge in troubleshooting and system design.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hardware and software design and installation.
• Communicate effectively with customers and project teams.
• Practice quality control in all operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Mechanical capabilities

Microsoft operating systems proficiency

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) experience

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

Works on a variety of control system projects; providing hardware and software design, development, integration, testing, and installation support to the various project teams servicing our broad customer base. Takes direction and seeks guidance from the assigned project leads, the company directors, and principals.

Technical Responsibilities

• Develop basic troubleshooting skills.
• Accumulate field experience.
• Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft operating systems and Office tools.
• Gain experience in the use of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) tools.
• Gain experience in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist other project members during system installation and commissioning.
• Possess and apply strong hands‑on mechanical capabilities.

Quality Control Responsibilities

• Practice procedures outlined in the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate the ability to proof‑read self‑generated documentation.

Design Responsibilities

• Gain experience to perform basic control system design with guidance from others.
• Gain basic understanding of electrical and mechanical system design.
• Develop basic understanding of Information Technology (IT) systems, network infrastructures, and computer system design, as it relates to control system integration.

Customer and Project Management Responsibilities

• Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• 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.

Mentoring and Training Responsibilities

• Actively seek knowledge from senior staff members.
• Maintain open and direct communication with senior staff members.
• Independently study, outside of work, to become familiar with the technologies being used.
• Be a self‑starter, and spend the extra time and energy required to develop the skill set necessary to advance career.
• Maintain professional relations with co‑workers, offer assistance to co‑workers when possible, ask for help and guidance from co‑workers when necessary, and always treat co‑workers with respect.

Work Authorization / Other Requirements

• 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.

Culture

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Thermo Systems, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.