Lead Controls Engineer – Field Projects & FAT Expert

thermo

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus
401(k) with match
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off and sick leave
Tuition reimbursement
Technical training opportunities
Project exposure to complex automation
Collaborative culture

Job summary

Thermo Systems is a global control systems integration partner delivering premier automation solutions across Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. The Controls Engineer III leads design, integration, and delivery of automation projects, guiding tasks across design, implementation, testing, and commissioning.

Working alongside project managers, engineers, and commissioning teams, you’ll contribute to high-impact automation while ensuring safety and alignment with project

Qualifications

  • Typically 4+ years of industrial automation or controls experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Experience leading engineering tasks or small project scopes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead start-up and commissioning of control systems.
  • Perform FAT for automation systems.
  • Interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics.
  • Develop and implement HMI and PLC-based automation solutions.
  • Review and provide feedback on technical documentation.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI development
P&ID interpretation
Control system documentation
Industrial networking
IT for control systems
Troubleshooting
Communication
Time management
Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors in Computer Science

Job description

Thermo Systems is a global control systems integration partner delivering premier automation solutions across Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. The Controls Engineer III leads design, integration, and delivery of automation projects, guiding tasks across design, implementation, testing, and commissioning.

Working alongside project managers, engineers, and commissioning teams, you’ll contribute to high-impact automation while ensuring safety and alignment with project

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