Senior Controls Engineer PLC/HMI & Field Projects

Thermo Systems LLC

Beaver Dam (WI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Eligibility
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer III to drive the design, integration, and delivery of automation projects across industrial environments. You will lead tasks, collaborate with managers and teams, and ensure safe, reliable system deployment.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI development, FAT execution, and hands-on field work, with travel up to 50% and on-site responsibilities in Beaver Dam, WI. An engineering degree plus 4+ years of automation experience are required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, 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 FAT for automation systems.
  • Interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics and provide feedback on field conditions.
  • Develop and implement HMI and PLC-based automation solutions.
  • Review technical documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Deliver assigned engineering tasks on schedule and within scope.
  • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and commissioning teams to ensure project success.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI development
P&ID interpretation
System integration
Industrial networking
IT in control systems
Troubleshooting
Communication skills
Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Thermo Systems LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer III to drive the design, integration, and delivery of automation projects across industrial environments. You will lead tasks, collaborate with managers and teams, and ensure safe, reliable system deployment.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI development, FAT execution, and hands-on field work, with travel up to 50% and on-site responsibilities in Beaver Dam, WI. An engineering degree plus 4+ years of automation experience are required.

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