Thermo Systems · 3 months ago
Control Systems Project Engineer II/Lead Design Engineer (Ignition) — Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $145K/yr
7+ years expThermo Systems is a global control systems integration partner specializing in automation for various sectors. The Lead Ignition Engineer will be responsible for architecting and leading multi-site Ignition deployments for datacenters, ensuring technical quality and project outcomes while mentoring other engineers.
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Responsibilities
Lead, train, and mentor co-workers during start-up and commissioning of systems
Design Perspective/Vision, EAM, Tag Historian, alarming, reporting, scripting, and distributed gateway patterns for datacenter BMS
Define tag models, UDTs, style guides, navigation, and reusable widgets to drive speed and consistency across sites
Expert in reading and interpreting piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams. Able to provide feedback regarding field conditions versus drawings
VLAN segmentation, certificates/SSL/TLS, role-based access, least privilege; alignment with customer cybersecurity standards and Thermo policies
URS/FRS/DDS, ITPs, FAT/SAT scripts, turnover packages; lead peer/code reviews and enforce Thermo’s QMS
Throughput profiling, alarm hygiene, historian strategy, HA/DR designs
Coach engineers on Ignition patterns, Python/Jython, SQL, and Thermo standards; promote Git workflows and disciplined issue closure
Provide remote support for L1–L3; coordinate with site teams for L4/L5/IST as needed
Experienced with 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
Able to independently design complex control systems
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
Able to independently design distributed HMI systems
Communicate proactively and professionally; follow site standards; honor commitments; ensure clear, timely follow-ups
Deliver designs accurately, on schedule, and under budget; maintain estimates/forecasts
Lead small–mid BMS design scopes and critical tasks on larger programs; act as primary technical contact when leading
Identify scope changes/risks early and drive mitigations and change orders
Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget
Coordinate interfaces with PLC, EPMS, networking, commissioning agent, and TAB teams; maintain realistic plans and risk registers
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 u 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
Ability to identify and manage risks
Where applicable, directs and oversees junior or subordinate staff members regarding construction, operations, and/or maintenance tasks and assignments at a project site
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
7+ years in controls/SCADA/BMS with increasing ownership of complex projects
Demonstrated success leading Ignition 8.x solutions at enterprise scale (redundancy, distributed gateways, EAM)
Inductive Automation Ignition — Gold Certification or ability to gain within 3 months
Expert across Ignition modules (Perspective/Vision, EAM, Tag Historian, Alarm, Reporting; SFC/Sepasoft a plus)
Strong Python/Jython and SQL; comfortable with queries, procedures, and report datasets
Solid controls foundation: P&IDs, wiring, sequences of operation, PLC/HMI interaction
Networking/cyber basics: VLANs, firewalls, certificates, Windows/Linux servers, virtualization
Quality mindset: rigorous documentation, gated reviews, and design validation
Composed under pressure; adaptable, collaborative, and clear communicator; effective mentor
Preferred
ISA-95/ISA-88 familiarity
GAMP/CSV exposure
BACnet certification
Experience with analytics/KPI dashboards for data halls and plants
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.
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.
Company
Thermo Systems
Thermo Systems is an industrial automation company that offers automation and information solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Kuznick
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-11-19
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