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Location: Remote in Europe | Project Site Based or Remote w/Travel (as applicable)
Employment Status: Full Time | Direct Hire
Travel: Up to 20% (as needed per project requirements)
On Call: Per project requirements
Who We Are
Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering world-class automation solutions across the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets.
Guided by The Thermo Way, we are unified, dynamic, and committed to delivering excellence. Our culture is grounded in three core principles:
- Employee Success – investing in our people and their growth
- Customer Success – delivering reliable, high-quality solutions
- Financial Strength – operating with discipline and long-term focus
We believe strong teams, trusted partnerships, and technical excellence drive sustainable success.
The Opportunity
The Ignition Specialist is responsible for the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of complex control system solutions across mission-critical projects. This role plays a key part in executing high-quality engineering deliverables while supporting project teams through design, integration, and commissioning phases.
Operating across multiple projects, this individual owns key technical deliverables, contributes to system architecture decisions, and supports less experienced engineers to ensure consistency and quality. This role is ideal for a technically strong controls engineer looking to take on greater ownership, mentor others, and contribute to engineering standards and delivery improvements.
What You’ll Do
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or control system integration
- Experience supporting complex industrial, life sciences, or mission-critical projects
Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and enhance PLC, SCADA, BMS, and EPMS systems for mission-critical projects
- Produce and review control system architecture, software designs, and technical documentation
- Execute engineering tasks across multiple projects, ensuring delivery within scope and schedule
- Support system integration, FAT, and SAT activities
- Assist with commissioning including validation, troubleshooting, and optimization
- Interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control narratives to ensure accurate implementation
- Identify and resolve technical issues across software, hardware, and system interfaces
- Support value engineering efforts to optimize cost and performance
- Contribute to development and improvement of engineering standards, tools, and processes
- Provide technical support to business development efforts as needed
- Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to align scope, schedule, and deliverables
- Communicate clearly and proactively with internal teams, customers, and partners
- Serve as a technical interface between Engineering, Integration, and Operations
- Support project leadership in identifying risks and resolving issues
- Identify and elevate technical risks, constraints, and scope changes early
Quality, Safety & Process
- Adhere to company policies, QMS requirements, and safety standards
- Support and enhance Quality Management System (QMS) processes
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet standards for accuracy and completeness
- Promote structured engineering and documentation practices
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and support continuous improvement initiatives
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, BMS, and EPMS systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Ignition, etc.)
- Experience in control system design, software development, and system integration
- Ability to independently execute complex engineering tasks
- Strong understanding of process systems, instrumentation, control panels, and industrial networks
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control narratives
- Experience supporting commissioning, FAT, and SAT activities
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and decision‑making capability
- Commitment to quality, safety, and accountability
Work Authorization / Other Requirements
- 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
What You’ll Get
- Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low-cost options
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement and professional credential support
- In‑house and external technical training opportunities
- Exposure to complex, high-impact automation projects
- A collaborative culture built on integrity, accountability, and teamwork
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status.
Disclaimer
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.
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