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Control Systems Designer I (CAD Operator)

Thermo Systems
East Windsor, NJ, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Dec 2025
💰 $75,000/yr($63,000/yr$75,000/yr)

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:

Uses AutoCAD software to produce complete and accurate design drawings, with oversight from senior designers. Provides support to designers in the process of control panel design, P&IDs, mechanical installation, electrical loop drawings, panel risers, and project as-built documents as well as other drafting/design tasks. Takes direction and seeks guidance from senior designers.

Education and Experience:

  • Associate degree in drafting, or other pertinent curriculum combined with relevant technical experience.
  • Typically, 2-5 years of experience.
  • Proven Track Record: 2+ years as Control Systems CAD Operator or equivalent.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibilities:

  • Exhibit proficiency in the use of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) tools.
  • Demonstrate the ability to develop control system drawing packages under the direction of senior designers.
  • Develop basic understanding of Information Technology (IT) system, network infrastructure, and computer system design, as it relates to control system integration.
  • Detect problems in a timely manner.
  • Explore outside sources for potential solutions to problems.
  • Use logic, intuition and experience to find appropriate solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrate the ability to proof-read self-generated documentation.
  • Expert with internal tools and able to troubleshoot issues.
  • Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft operating systems and Office tools.

Customer Service:

  • Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers, when required.
  • 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.

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Communicates effectively across all mediums.
  • Can be persuasive when appropriate.
  • Ability to work alone effectively.
  • Takes personal responsibility.
  • Ensures that all team members have the information they need to work together effectively.
  • Actively seek knowledge from senior design team members.
  • Maintain open and direct communication with all design team members.
  • Be a self-starter, and spend the extra time and energy required to develop the skill set necessary to advance career.
  • Maintain professional relations with co-workers, offer assistance to co-workers, when possible, ask for help and guidance from co-workers when necessary, and always treat co-workers with respect.
  • Work safely, never endangering self, others, or property.

Travel req

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