Lead Controls Engineer — Automation Projects

Thermo Systems

East Windsor Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Training programs

Job summary

Thermo Systems in East Windsor, NJ—onsite full-time Controls Engineer III role leading automation projects across industrial environments. You will guide design, integration, testing, and commissioning, collaborating with project managers and field teams to ensure safe, reliable delivery and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and at least 4 years in industrial automation, with strong PLC/HMI skills and willingness to travel up to 50% for

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
  • 4+ years in industrial automation or controls engineering.
  • Experience leading engineering tasks or small projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead start-up and commissioning of control systems.
  • Perform FAT for automation systems.
  • Interpret P&IDs and wiring diagrams and provide feedback on field conditions.
  • Develop and implement HMI and PLC-based automation solutions.
  • Contribute to design and implementation of complex control systems.
  • Provide instrumentation specifications for automation designs.
  • Review technical documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Deliver assigned tasks on schedule and within scope.
  • Identify and resolve potential technical challenges proactively.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI development
P&IDs reading
Electrical schematics
Industrial networking
Troubleshooting
Project coordination
Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or CS

Job description

Thermo Systems in East Windsor, NJ—onsite full-time Controls Engineer III role leading automation projects across industrial environments. You will guide design, integration, testing, and commissioning, collaborating with project managers and field teams to ensure safe, reliable delivery and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and at least 4 years in industrial automation, with strong PLC/HMI skills and willingness to travel up to 50% for

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