Controls Project Engineer I - Industrial Automation (Onsite)

Thermo Systems LLC.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

In-house and external training opportunities

Job summary

A leading control systems integration firm is looking for a Control Systems Project Engineer I to support automation projects across industrial and mission-critical environments. The role involves leading project tasks, providing engineering expertise, and engaging in HMI and PLC development. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 4 years of relevant experience, alongside strong skills in PLC programming and project management. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Experience leading engineering tasks or small project scopes.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support start‑up and commissioning of control systems.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for automation systems.
• Develop and implement HMI and PLC‑based automation solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting capabilities

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

A leading control systems integration firm is looking for a Control Systems Project Engineer I to support automation projects across industrial and mission-critical environments. The role involves leading project tasks, providing engineering expertise, and engaging in HMI and PLC development. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 4 years of relevant experience, alongside strong skills in PLC programming and project management. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.