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Engineering Team Lead

Thermo Systems
East Windsor, NJ, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Apr 2026

About the role

Who We Are:

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner, delivering world-class automation solutions in the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. Our diverse leadership and dedicated engineering team are committed to excellence and consistent growth. Our unique company culture, known as "The Thermo Way," strengthens our team by fostering an environment where all members perform their best.

Our commitment to being unified, dynamic, and delivering excellence is evident in how we build trusting relationships through connection and camaraderie, ability to adapt, and focus on integrity and success. These values guide our daily operations and interactions, setting the standard for our team's behavior. As we continue to grow and evolve, "The Thermo Way" supports our goals of becoming a world-class organization, ensuring employee success, customer success, and financial strength.

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.

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