Lead Controls Engineer – Field Automation & FAT

Thermo Systems LLC; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Team culture

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC in Henderson, NV, is seeking a Controls Engineer III to lead design, integration, and commissioning of automation projects in industrial and mission-critical environments. You will work with project managers and engineers to deliver safe, reliable systems on schedule and within scope.

The role requires strong PLC and HMI expertise, ability to interpret P&IDs, and willingness to travel up to 50% as projects demand. Annual bonus eligibility is included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, CS, or related field.
• Typically 4+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls.
• Experience leading engineering tasks or small projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead start-up and commissioning of control systems.
• Perform FATs for automation systems.
• Interpret P&IDs and electrical diagrams and provide field feedback.
• 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 engineering tasks on schedule and within scope.
• Coordinate with PMs, engineers, subcontractors, and commissioning teams.
• Communicate with customers and trade partners throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

P&ID interpretation

Electrical schematics

Analytical troubleshooting

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Electrical/Mechanical Eng or related)

Job description

Thermo Systems LLC in Henderson, NV, is seeking a Controls Engineer III to lead design, integration, and commissioning of automation projects in industrial and mission-critical environments. You will work with project managers and engineers to deliver safe, reliable systems on schedule and within scope.

The role requires strong PLC and HMI expertise, ability to interpret P&IDs, and willingness to travel up to 50% as projects demand. Annual bonus eligibility is included.