Control Systems Designer II

AutoCAD Controls Designer II Location: Onsite in East Windsor, NJ, Carmel, IN, Remote, or Hybrid Employment Status: Full Time | Direct Hire Compensation: $84,000 � $100,000 per year + Annual Bonus Eligibility Travel: Up to 5% as project needs require Relocation: Will review candidates that are open to relocation to these offices On Call: No Who We Are Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering premier class automation solutions across the 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 Thermo Systems is growing and we are adding an AutoCAD Controls Designer II to support automation and control system projects across District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical facilities. This role focuses on developing accurate AutoCAD drawings and electrical design documentation for industrial control systems, instrumentation, and automation infrastructure. Working alongside experienced designers, engineers, and project managers, you will help produce high-quality drawing packages used for installation, commissioning, and long-term facility operations. This position offers strong mentorship and exposure to industrial automation, control panels, instrumentation systems, and electrical design, making it an excellent opportunity for designers who want to grow their career within controls engineering and automation. What You�ll Do Core Responsibilities Create and revise AutoCAD drawings and technical documentation for industrial control systems and automation projects. Develop and maintain drawing packages including control panel layouts, electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and panel risers. Produce mechanical and electrical installation drawings for field construction and commissioning. Support development of as-built documentation following project completion. Maintain organized drawing packages and documentation in accordance with company standards and project requirements. Perform drawing reviews and self-checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality. Identify design conflicts or technical issues early and collaborate with project teams to resolve them. Design Control Panel Layouts and performing electrical load calculations and Power Supply and Circuit Breaker/ Fuse sizing Collaboration & Communication Work closely with controls engineers, project managers, and technical teams to ensure drawing packages align with project scope and requirements. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment with project schedules and deliverables. Communicate design updates, revisions, and technical issues clearly and proactively. Support project documentation and drawing revisions throughout the project lifecycle. Quality, Safety & Process Follow company policies, Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, and established safety standards. Ensure drawings meet applicable engineering standards and internal documentation requirements. Deliver accurate, high-quality work with strong attention to detail. Identify opportunities to improve design processes, drawing standards, and documentation practices. What We�re Looking For Education & Experience Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Typically 4�6 years of experience producing AutoCAD drawings in controls, electrical, industrial automation, or engineering environments. Experience supporting industrial control systems, electrical design, or instrumentation projects pr…