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Thermo Systems · 9 hours ago

Engineering Team Lead

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

Thermo Systems is a global control systems integration partner specializing in automation solutions across various markets. The Engineering Team Lead will oversee control system projects, leading a team while providing engineering support and ensuring project success. This role requires effective communication with customers and managing project responsibilities to meet deadlines and budget constraints.

Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsInformation TechnologyRoboticsSoftware

Growth Opportunities

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Control Systems EngineeringHMI DevelopmentPLC ProgrammingQuality Management SystemTeam LeadershipProject ManagementCustomer CommunicationListening SkillsConflict ResolutionTrustworthiness

Required

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

Lead, train, and mentor co-workers during start-up and commissioning of systems

Expert in reading and interpreting piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.