Senior Control Systems Engineer

Thermosystems; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Free lunches

Casual Dress policy

Job summary

Thermosystems, located in East Windsor Township, NJ, seeks an experienced individual to lead control system projects. This role includes mentoring co-workers, overseeing project completion, and providing customer support. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and have over 10 years of experience in engineering.

With a supportive company culture, employees enjoy competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, and training opportunities. The company values integrity, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering roles.
• 3+ years as a Control Systems Project Engineer II or equivalent.
• Proficient in interpreting piping and instrumentation diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor co-workers during system start-up.
• Ensure effective communication with customers.
• Manage and complete projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Engineering support

Expertise in control systems

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Job description

Job Summary

Works on a variety of control system projects. Capable of leading several project related tasks and/or large, strategic projects simultaneously. Provides engineering support on projects led by others. Assumes ultimate responsibility for the assigned projects/tasks. Takes direction and seeks guidance from the assigned project leads, the supervisors, and company leadership.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
• Typically, 10+ years total experience.
• Proven Track Record: 3+ years as Control Systems Project Engineer II or equivalent.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities:

• Lead, train, and mentor co‑workers during start‑up and commissioning of systems.
• Expert in reading and interpreting piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams. Able to provide feedback regarding field conditions versus drawings.
• Expert with Human‑Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.
• Assists in maintaining the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Firm understanding of migration paths and upgrading of legacy control systems.
• Able to independently design complex control systems.
• Provide instrumentation specifications for complex control systems.
• Value engineer specifications to provide the most cost‑effective solutions.
• Leads detailed design of complex Information Technology (IT) systems, network infrastructure, and computer system designs, as it relates to control system integration.
• Highly competent in the design of complex HMI systems.
• Able to author complex design documents.

Customer Service:

• Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
• Follow customer specific site standards and procedures.
• Always conduct business in professional manner.
• Provide excellent customer care and support.
• Be patient, attentive, and responsive to customers in solving their problems.
• Always follow up and honor commitments with customers.
• Expert in understanding and servicing customer needs and provides recommendations to enhance those needs.

Project Responsibilities:

• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Lead individual project related tasks and/or large projects in their entirety.
• Assume the ultimate responsibility for the successful completion of projects or tasks on schedule and under budget.
• Take on the role of the customer’s main contact on those projects that the employee is assigned to lead.
• Identify changes in scope to overall projects and/or tasks.
• Provide support on other projects or tasks that are scheduled to be led by others.Manage and delegate assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
• Understands and anticipates customer needs.
• Accurately estimates the duration and difficulty of tasks.
• Ensures the team adheres to a realistic schedule and budget.
• Seeks opportunities for new work with customers and contractors.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Where applicable, directs and oversees junior or subordinate staff members regarding construction, operations, and/or maintenance tasks and assignments at a project site.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Networks across the company to accomplish objectives.
• Executes work in the most efficient manner.
• Evaluates and adapts to the strengths and shortcomings of others.
• Willing to take on undesirable responsibilities to help the team.
• Committed to further developing technical and leadership skills.
• Actively participates in company trainings and trade shows to showcase company expertise.
• Overnight travel may be required up to 50%.

On Call:

• On call rotation participation may be required based on location and client needs.

Work Authorization / Other Requirements:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Fit for Duty at all times.

Culture:

• Model Thermo Systems core values of employee success, customer success and financial strength by seeking new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects.
• Be a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you.
• Go the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate.
• Foster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement.
• Benefits: full‑time employees receive multiple healthcare packages, including low‑cost options.
• Casual Dress: Every day is “Casual Friday”; you are comfortable when you come to work.
• Training: in‑house and factory technical training to keep staff sharp.
• Tuition Reimbursement: academic advancement and professional credentialing.
• Vacation/Sick Time: work‑life balance is essential; time to genuinely relax.
• Culture & Extras: free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and company swag.

Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Thermo Systems, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.