Senior Engineering Team Lead - Automation & People Leader

thermo; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

401(k) with company match

Business travel reimbursement

Casual dress policy

Job summary

Thermo Systems is seeking a Senior Engineering Team Lead to build and manage a high-performing engineering group across control systems projects. You will guide design leadership while spending up to 10% on hands-on work, ensuring safety, quality, and customer success.

The role emphasizes recruitment, mentoring, and strategic team development. You will collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to plan schedules, budgets, and staffing, and you will champion the Thermo Way culture,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Typically 10+ years total technical and management experience.
• Proven Track Record: 3+ years as Engineering Team Lead or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Recruit, interview, and onboard engineers.
• Ensure safety, quality standards, and customer success.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers and Project Managers on estimates.
• Mentor team members through start-up and commissioning.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Recruiting

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

HMI

PLC

Control systems

Job description

Thermo Systems is seeking a Senior Engineering Team Lead to build and manage a high-performing engineering group across control systems projects. You will guide design leadership while spending up to 10% on hands-on work, ensuring safety, quality, and customer success.

The role emphasizes recruitment, mentoring, and strategic team development. You will collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to plan schedules, budgets, and staffing, and you will champion the Thermo Way culture,