Onsite Controls Engineer III — Field Automation Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement and credential/​

Technical training opportunities

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC in Carmel, IN is seeking a Controls Engineer III to lead the design, integration, and delivery of automation and control system projects across industrial environments. You will guide tasks from design through commissioning, collaborating with engineering and field teams to ensure safety, reliability, and alignment with project requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and typically 4+ years in industrial automation, with strong PLC/HMI skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Typically 4+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or system integration environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering tasks or small project scopes.

Responsibilities

• Lead start-up and commissioning of control systems.
• Lead and perform FAT for automation systems.
• Interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics; provide feedback on field conditions.
• Develop and implement HMI and PLC-based automation solutions.
• Contribute to design and implementation of complex control systems.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and commissioning teams.
• Deliver assigned engineering tasks on schedule and within scope.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

P&IDs interpretation

Electrical schematics

System integration

Industrial networking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

Job description

Thermo Systems LLC in Carmel, IN is seeking a Controls Engineer III to lead the design, integration, and delivery of automation and control system projects across industrial environments. You will guide tasks from design through commissioning, collaborating with engineering and field teams to ensure safety, reliability, and alignment with project requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and typically 4+ years in industrial automation, with strong PLC/HMI skills,