Senior Controls Engineer III - Field Automation Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC in Sparks, NV is seeking a Controls Engineer III to lead the design, integration, and delivery of automation projects in industrial and mission-critical environments. You will guide start-up and commissioning, and ensure systems meet safety and performance requirements.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI development, FAT execution, and collaboration with project teams. 4+ years in automation, willingness to travel up to 50%, onsite in Sparks are essential components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related 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 FATs for automation systems.
• Interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics and provide feedback on field conditions.
• Develop and implement PLC/HMI-based automation solutions.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and commissioning teams.
• Deliver engineering tasks on schedule and within project scope.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

P&ID interpretation

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

Thermo Systems LLC in Sparks, NV is seeking a Controls Engineer III to lead the design, integration, and delivery of automation projects in industrial and mission-critical environments. You will guide start-up and commissioning, and ensure systems meet safety and performance requirements.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI development, FAT execution, and collaboration with project teams. 4+ years in automation, willingness to travel up to 50%, onsite in Sparks are essential components.