Senior Controls Engineer – Field, FAT & PLC/HMI Lead

thermo

Wisconsin

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) match
Medical insurance
Dental & Vision
PTO
Tuition reimbursement
Training programs

Job summary

Thermo Systems is seeking a Controls Engineer III to lead design, integration, and delivery of automation projects in industrial environments. You will guide tasks on mid-size projects, work with managers and commissioning teams, and ensure safety and reliability aligned with project requirements.

The role requires a strong background in PLC/HMI development, P&ID interpretation, and industrial networking, with willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related 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.
  • Perform FAT for automation systems.
  • Interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics and provide field feedback.
  • Develop and implement HMI and PLC-based automation solutions.
  • Review documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Collaborate with project managers and field teams to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI development
P&ID interpretation
Electrical schematics
Control system documentation
Industrial networking
IT systems for control
Analytical troubleshooting
Communication & collaboration
Multi-project prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or CS

Job description

Thermo Systems is seeking a Controls Engineer III to lead design, integration, and delivery of automation projects in industrial environments. You will guide tasks on mid-size projects, work with managers and commissioning teams, and ensure safety and reliability aligned with project requirements.

The role requires a strong background in PLC/HMI development, P&ID interpretation, and industrial networking, with willingness to travel up to 50%.

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