Lead Control Systems Engineer
Thermo Systems
Design, develop, integrate, test, and commission control systems for projects
21 days ago ago
$75,000 - $90,000
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Montgomery, AL
Field
Company Size
100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Control Systems Integration
Automation Design
Construction & System Integration
Installation
Commissioning & Validation
Service & Support
Operational Information Technology (OIT)
Microgrids
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Life Sciences
Mission Critical
Industrial Utilities
Energy & Utilities
Hydrocarbon & Fuel Gas Handling Systems
Tank Farm Infrastructure
Low-Pressure Piping
Role
What you would be doing
project lead
factory acceptance
p&id review
instrumentation specs
customer support
task delivery
- Effectively communicates with co-workers.
- Lead individual project related tasks and/or small to mid-sized projects in their entirety.
- Provides accurate feedback on status of assigned tasks.
- Go the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate. Drive customer success.
- Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Promotes a positive/collaborative team culture.
- Provide excellent customer care and support.
- Always follow up and honor commitments with customers.
- Read and interpret piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams.
- Develops an understanding of the customer needs and actively seeks to service those needs.
- Provide review of standard documents generated by others for technical, grammatical, and aesthetic content.
- Provide instrumentation specifications for basic control systems.
- Follow customer specific site standards and procedures.
- 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.
- Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
- Foster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day.
What you bring
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- Well versed in the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
- Demonstrates an awareness of project contracts and specifications.
- Strategically thinks and leverages knowledge to solve problems.
- Proven Track Record: 1-3 years as Control System Engineer or equivalent.
- Exhibit full understanding of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Information Technology (IT) system, network infrastructure, and computer system design, as it relates to control system integration.
- Bachelor of Science; Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
- Fit for Duty at all times
- Able to be independently effective and takes personal responsibility.
- Maintain a valid drivers license.
- Overnight travel may be required up to 50%
- In addition to Control System Engineer Skills and Abilities:
- Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
- Be patient, attentive, and responsive to customers in solving their problems.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform intermediate control system design with guidance from others.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead other project members during installation, start-up, and commissioning.
- Displays electrical and mechanical system troubleshooting skills.
- Typically 2+ years total experience.
- Benefits: We offer full-time employees multiple healthcare packages, including low-cost options.
- Culture & Extras: We provide free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag.
- Training: We offer in-house and factory technical training to keep our staff sharp.
- Vacation/Sick Time: We believe work-life balance is essential. Ensuring our employees have time to truly relax and recharge is important to us.
- Casual Dress: Every day is "Casual Friday"; we want you to be comfortable when you come to work.
- Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement: We appreciate our employees, and we make sure they know it.
- Tuition Reimbursement: We encourage academic advancement and professional credentialing.
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Company
Overview
1998
Year Founded
The company was established in 1998 with a focus on automation and control systems.
2004
Year HQ Established
The company relocated its headquarters to New Jersey in 2004 and began expanding its global presence.
25 Years
Years in Business
In 2023, the company celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking significant growth and expertise in automation systems.
- a control systems specialist that delivers long-term financial strength through steady growth and a lifecycle approach to projects.
- designs, builds, installs, commissions, and validates automation systems for sectors like energy, life sciences, and mission-critical data centers.
- excels at lifecycle engineering, offering services from design and construction to 24/7 support, calibration, upgrades, and system integration.
- has earned technology partnerships with leading firms like Rockwell and ABB and has received recent regional safety awards.
- Employee success
- Customer success
- Financial strength
- Seeking new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects
- Be a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you
- Go the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate
- Foster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day
- Safety is our priority (OSHA‑10 certified; management OSHA‑30 certified; monthly toolbox talks; weekly safety tips)
- Relentlessly strive to set industry standards in the integration of mission critical systems for quality and value
- Provide ongoing education, training and career development via Thermo University (Control Systems, Safety, Business Development, Management)
2019, 2020, 2022, 2023
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