Engineering Team Lead

Thermo Systems • Henderson, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Team Lead (ETL) is responsible for building, developing, and leading a high-performing engineering team. This role focuses primarily on people leadership, recruiting, coaching, retention, and organizational development while providing technical oversight. Approximately 75% of the role is dedicated to leadership and team development, with about 25% focused on project management and technical guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent technical experience).
• Typically 7+ years of combined technical and leadership experience.
• 3+ years as a Control Systems Project Engineer I or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, industrial automation, and control systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of project planning, estimating, commissioning, and customer support.
• Valid driver's license and authorization to work in the country of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safety, development, performance, and career progression of engineering team members.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard engineering talent.
• Build a culture of accountability, coaching, and continuous improvement.
• Manage employee performance, compensation, retention, and work assignments.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for administrative and technical matters.
• Provide technical oversight on complex control systems while limiting hands-on engineering.
• Partner with project managers and senior engineers to support project planning and execution.
• Mentor engineers during startup, commissioning, and professional development.
• Champion Thermo's Quality Management System (QMS) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical leadership, project managers, supervisors, and executive leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and successful project delivery while fostering the One Thermo culture.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer procedures, and safety expectations.
• Support project estimating, scheduling, invoicing, and resource planning.
• Identify risks, improve processes, and eliminate operational silos.
• Develop future technical leaders and supervisors.
• Resolve team conflicts professionally and promptly.
• Create an environment built on integrity, collaboration, accountability, and trust.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Professional development and technical training
• Opportunity to lead high-performing engineering teams on complex automation projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior