Engineering Team Lead: Grow & Mentor Control Systems

thermo; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Thermo Systems in Mansfield, TX is seeking an Engineering Team Lead to build and lead a high-performing engineering team, focusing on people leadership, recruiting, coaching, and organizational development.

Approximately 75% of the role is dedicated to leadership and team development, with about 25% focused on project management and technical guidance. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, plus up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Science or related field.
• Typically 7+ years of combined technical and leadership experience.
• 3+ years as a Control Systems Project Engineer I or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safety, development, performance, and career progression of engineering team members.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard engineering talent.
• Build a culture of accountability, coaching, and continuous improvement.
• Manage employee performance, compensation, retention, and work assignments.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for administrative and technical matters.
• Provide technical oversight on complex control systems while limiting hands-on engineering.
• Partner with project managers and senior engineers to support project planning and execution.
• Mentor engineers during startup, commissioning, and professional development.
• Champion Thermo's Quality Management System (QMS) and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

PLCs HMIs

Industrial automation

Leadership

Project planning

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

None

Job description

Thermo Systems in Mansfield, TX is seeking an Engineering Team Lead to build and lead a high-performing engineering team, focusing on people leadership, recruiting, coaching, and organizational development.

Approximately 75% of the role is dedicated to leadership and team development, with about 25% focused on project management and technical guidance. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, plus up to 50% travel.