Senior Controls Engineer — Field & Commissioning Lead

thermo; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

High-impact projects

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Thermo Systems is seeking a Controls Engineer III to design, integrate, and deliver automation projects across industrial environments. You will lead tasks or small projects, providing expertise from design to commissioning, while coordinating with managers and teams.

The role requires a strong background in PLC programming, HMI development, and engineering leadership, with travel up to 50% and onsite work in Alabama. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, CS or related field.
• 4+ years in industrial automation, controls engineering, or system integration.
• Experience leading engineering tasks or small project scopes.

Responsibilities

• Lead start-up and commissioning of control systems.
• Lead FAT for automation systems.
• Interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Develop and implement HMI and PLC-based solutions.
• Review technical documentation for accuracy and quality.
• Deliver engineering tasks on time and within scope.
• Identify and solve potential technical challenges.
• Collaborate with project managers and commissioning teams.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

P&IDs interpretation

Electrical schematics

Industrial networking

IT systems integration

Analytical troubleshooting

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Thermo Systems is seeking a Controls Engineer III to design, integrate, and deliver automation projects across industrial environments. You will lead tasks or small projects, providing expertise from design to commissioning, while coordinating with managers and teams.

The role requires a strong background in PLC programming, HMI development, and engineering leadership, with travel up to 50% and onsite work in Alabama. Competitive benefits apply.