Senior Engineering Team Lead

Thermo Systems

$90K — $125K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5-7 years of controls/automation experience required.
  • At least 3 years as a Control Systems Project Engineer I or equivalent role.
  • Proficient in PLC programming and SCADA/HMI development tools like Rockwell or Siemens.
  • Strong hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor team during system start-up and commissioning phases.
  • Develop, test, and deploy PLC logic and SCADA/HMI graphics.
  • Independently design complex control systems and develop documentation.
  • Guide team in quality management processes during project execution.
  • Communicate effectively with customers to understand and meet their needs.
  • Assume responsibility for project deliverables, ensuring they are on schedule and within budget.
  • Oversee and direct junior staff members on project site.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, annual bonuses, and 401(k) with matching contributions.
  • Multiple healthcare package options available for full-time employees.
  • Casual work environment described as 'Casual Friday' every day.
  • In-house and factory training programs to enhance skills.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education.
  • Generous vacation/sick leave to promote work-life balance.
  • Free lunches and team bonding events foster a positive workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Location: Located within the Southeast region of U.S. Candidates may also be based at one of our other locations listed below.
East Windsor, NJ | Reston, VA | Mansfield, TX | Montgomery, AL
Compensation: $90,000 - $125,000 Annually + Bonus Eligibility
Travel: Up to 75% to Montgomery, AL

Job Summary:

Works on a variety of control system projects. Capable of leading several project related tasks and/or large projects in their entirety. Provides engineering support on projects led by others. Assumes ultimate responsibility for the assigned projects/tasks. Leads and develops a team. Takes direction and seeks guidance from the assigned project leads, the supervisors, and company leadership.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor of Science; Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
  • Typically, 7+ years total experience.
  • Proven Track Record: 3+ years as Control Systems Project Engineer I or equivalent.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibilities:
  • Lead, train, and mentor co-workers during start-up and commissioning of systems.
  • Expert in reading and interpreting piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams. Able to provide feedback regarding field conditions versus drawings.
  • Experienced with creating and editing Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.
  • Expert in understanding, practicing, and guiding others in the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Firm understanding of complex control system design.
  • Provide instrumentation specifications for complex control systems.
  • Value engineer specifications to provide the most cost-effective solutions.
  • Leads detailed design of Information Technology (IT) systems, network infrastructure, and computer system designs, as it relates to control system integration.

Customer Service:
  • 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.

Project Responsibilities:
  • Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
  • Lead individual project related tasks and/or small to mid-sized projects in their entirety.
  • Assume the ultimate responsibility for the successful completion of those projects or tasks on schedule and under budget.
  • Take on the role of the customer's main contact on those projects that the employee is assigned to lead.
  • Identify changes in scope to overall projects and/or tasks.
  • Provide support on other projects or tasks that are scheduled to be led by others.
  • Manage and delegate assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.
  • Understands and anticipates customer needs.
  • Accurately estimates the duration and difficulty of tasks.
  • Ensures the team adheres to a realistic schedule and budget.
  • Understands project invoicing and projection procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Directly responsible for team members training and development.
  • Provides constructive feedback to team members.
  • Manages team members compensation and time off.
  • Ensure team members are effectively assigned to project tasks.
  • Manages performance and retention of team members.
  • Resolves conflicts within team.

Required Skills and Abilities:

In addition to Control Systems Project Engineer I skills and abilities:
  • Viewed by others as trustworthy.
  • Listens well.
  • Understands needs and desires of others.
  • Continually provides the big picture of a project or task.
  • Committed to further developing managerial and leadership skills.

Travel required:
  • Overnight travel may be required up to 50%

On Call:
  • On call rotation participation may be required based on location and client needs.

Work Authorization/Other Requirements:
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.
  • Maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Fit for Duty at all times

Culture:

Model Thermo Systems core values of employee success, customer success and financial strength by:
  • Seeking new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects. Drive financial success.
  • Be a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you. Drive employee success.
  • Go the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate. Drive customer success.
  • Foster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day.

What You'll Get:
  • Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement: We appreciate our employees, and we make sure they know it.
  • Benefits: 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.
  • Culture & Extras: We provide free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag.

Visit us at www.thermosystems.com to learn more!

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