Lead Control Systems Engineer

Thermo Systems

Lead Control Systems Engineer managing hardware/software design and project guidance at Thermo Systems. Focused on control system projects in a remote capacity.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in control system design, integration, and troubleshooting, with a strong focus on customer communication and project leadership. Proficient in HMI and PLC applications, with a solid understanding of IT systems and network infrastructure as they relate to control systems.

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Control System EngineeringHMI ApplicationsPLC ApplicationsFactory Acceptance Testing (FAT)Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting

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Hard Skills

Control System DesignPiping & Instrumentation DiagramsWiring DiagramsInstrumentation SpecificationsQuality Management System (QMS)

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCustomer CareProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)Network InfrastructureComputer System Design

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Control System ProjectsInstallation SupportStart-Up and CommissioningProject ManagementCustomer Standards and Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Works on control system projects; leads in hardware and software design, development, integration, testing, and installation support.
Listens, takes direction, and seeks guidance from the assigned project leads, the supervisors, and company leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science; Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
Typically 2+ years total experience.
Proven Track Record: 1-3 years as Control System Engineer or equivalent.
Displays electrical and mechanical system troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrate self-sufficiency in the field.
Demonstrate the ability to lead other project members during installation, start-up, and commissioning.
Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
Read and interpret piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams.
Exhibit full understanding of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.
Well versed in the companys Quality Management System (QMS).
Provide review of standard documents generated by others for technical, grammatical, and aesthetic content.
Demonstrate the ability to perform intermediate control system design with guidance from others.
Provide instrumentation specifications for basic control systems.
Demonstrate an understanding of Information Technology (IT) system, network infrastructure, and computer system design, as it relates to control system integration.
Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
Follow customer specific site standards and procedures.
Always conduct business in professional manner.
Provide excellent customer care and support.
Be patient, attentive, and responsive to customers in solving their problems.
Always follow up and honor commitments with customers.
Develops an understanding of the customer needs and actively seeks to service those needs.
Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
Understand the scope of work assigned to you, identify when issues arise that are beyond that scope, and communicate those issues to the assigned project lead.
Lead individual project related tasks and/or small to mid-sized projects in their entirety.
Provides accurate feedback on status of assigned tasks.
Demonstrates an awareness of project contracts and specifications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement
We offer full-time employees multiple healthcare packages, including low-cost options.
Casual Dress: Every day is "Casual Friday"; we want you to be comfortable when you come to work.
Training: We offer in-house and factory technical training to keep our staff sharp.
Tuition Reimbursement: We encourage academic advancement and professional credentialing.
Vacation/Sick Time: We believe work-life balance is essential. Ensuring our employees have time to truly relax and recharge is important to us.
We provide free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag.