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Thermo Systems · 6 days ago

Lead Control Systems Engineer — Remote

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $100K/yr

1+ years exp

Thermo Systems is a global control-systems integrator that specializes in automation for various markets including Mission-Critical data centers. The Lead Control Systems Engineer will design, configure, and deliver SCADA/BMS solutions, collaborating remotely with various teams and supporting site visits and testing as needed.

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Responsibilities

Design & build

Develop Ignition architectures: Gateway configuration, redundancy, security/roles, store-and-forward, and edge connectivity

Model clean tag/UDT structures (naming, inheritance, parameterization) and implement historian, alarming, and notification pipelines

Build HMIs/dashboards (Ignition Perspective/Vision), reusable templates, and navigation consistent with Thermo standards

Integrate PLCs/OT devices via OPC UA, Modbus/TCP, BACnet/IP, and vendor drivers; coordinate point lists with PLC and MEP teams

Author sequences of operation in software (scripts/expressions) and implement interlocks, modes, and permissives as designed

Produce/maintain I/O lists, network topologies, P&IDs markups, and control narratives; keep everything aligned to Thermo QMS

Write test plans and procedures; execute FAT/SFAT scripts; capture defects and close them with solid root-cause notes

Perform peer reviews and redlines for technical accuracy, formatting, and compliance with standards/templates

Generate turnover packages: gateway backups, tag exports, as-builts, O&M content, and training materials

Break down tasks, estimate effort, and hit schedule/budget targets on assigned workstreams

Communicate proactively with PMs, site leads, vendors, and customers; surface risks early and offer options

Support onsite teams during start-up/commissioning (point-to-point, I/O checkouts, issue triage)

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 company’s 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

Qualification

Ignition experiencePLC/OT familiarityScripting fundamentalsData-center experienceCybersecurity awarenessTroubleshooting skillsCommunicationTime management

Required

B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Controls Engineering—or equivalent technical discipline

1–4 years total experience, including hands-on work with industrial/OT controls or SCADA (internships count)

Demonstrated Ignition experience (projects, coursework, or prior roles). Ignition certification is a plus

Working knowledge of Ignition (Gateway, Designer, UDTs, tags, historian, alarming; Perspective/Vision)

PLC/OT familiarity (e.g., Rockwell/Siemens), OPC UA basics, and comfort reading P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and panel schedules

Solid scripting fundamentals (Python in Ignition) and version control habits (Git or equivalent)

Strong written/verbal communication and a service mindset; able to work independently in a remote team

Sound troubleshooting across electrical/mechanical/controls boundaries; self-sufficient in the field

Effectively communicates with co-workers

Strategically thinks and leverages knowledge to solve problems

Able to be independently effective and takes personal responsibility

Manage time efficiently

Promotes a positive/collaborative team culture

Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required

Maintain a valid drivers license

Fit for Duty at all times

Preferred

Data-center or large campus experience (BMS/EPMS/DCI)

MQTT/Sparkplug, BACnet/IP device integration, or virtualization/VM administration experience

Aveva System Platform exposure

Cybersecurity awareness for OT networks

Benefits

Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement: We appreciate our employees, and we make sure they know it.

We offer full-time employees multiple healthcare packages, including low-cost options.

Every day is "Casual Friday"; we want you to be comfortable when you come to work.

We offer in-house and factory technical training to keep our staff sharp.

We encourage academic advancement and professional credentialing.

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.