Senior Controls Engineer - Field Lead & FAT Expert

Thermo Systems LLC; Duquesne (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Technical training

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer III to lead design, integration, and delivery of automation projects across industrial environments. You will guide start-up, FAT, commissioning, and field-based implementations, collaborating with project teams to ensure safe and reliable system delivery.

The role requires 4+ years in automation, knowledge of PLC/HMI, and ability to travel up to 50% for project assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Typically 4+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
• Experience leading engineering tasks or small projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead start-up and commissioning of control systems.
• Perform FAT for automation systems.
• Interpret P&IDs, schematics, and control system documentation.
• Develop and implement PLC/HMI solutions.
• Ensure safety, reliability, and project alignment in commissioning.
• Coordinate with project teams, vendors, and customers to deliver results.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

P&IDs interpretation

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or CS

Job description

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer III to lead design, integration, and delivery of automation projects across industrial environments. You will guide start-up, FAT, commissioning, and field-based implementations, collaborating with project teams to ensure safe and reliable system delivery.

The role requires 4+ years in automation, knowledge of PLC/HMI, and ability to travel up to 50% for project assignments.