Senior Controls Engineer

Woodward, Inc.•Fort Collins, CO

23h

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members, fostering integrity, respect, accountability, humility, and drive, while upholding the highest professional and ethical standards. The company aims to attract top talent and provide a rewarding environment, fulfilling its mission to design and deliver energy control solutions for a clean future. Woodward supports its members' wellbeing with a comprehensive Total Reward package. This Senior Controls Engineer position involves developing and implementing control systems, leading projects, providing production support, creating technical documentation, and designing automation and safety systems. Woodward is a global leader in energy conversion and control solutions for aerospace and industrial equipment markets, collaborating with customers to advance a cleaner, decarbonized world through innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion, and motion control systems. The company cultivates a culture that values every member's contributions, promoting collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, and seeks dedicated individuals eager to learn and grow.

Requirements

Solve complex production challenges by applying advanced problem-solving methods, such as DOE or Six Sigma tools.
Present ideas and recommendations to leadership, facilitating collaboration across departments.
Provide guidance to entry-level engineers and interns on projects and problem-solving approaches. Offer constructive feedback to help them grow and develop their skills.
Advanced understanding of mechatronics theory, including the interaction between mechanical components, electrical systems, and control logic with the ability to analyze and apply these concepts to moderately complex systems.
Develops and optimizes complex programs for tasks such as advanced system automation, data processing, or analytics.
Implements robust practices to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security in all applications.
Leverages advancements in control technologies and automation to identify and implement process improvements.
Analyzes system data to drive measurable gains in productivity, cycle time, and equipment utilization.
Independently evaluates and integrates emerging technologies into moderately complex or small-scale projects.
Evaluates and optimizes new technologies, assessing their applicability to controls systems.
Proficient in implementing industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP) and configuring network components like switches and VLANs.
Ensures reliable data exchange between devices by optimizing network setups.
Advanced understanding of data analysis methods, including statistical analysis, correlation, and trend identification.
Capable of using data to inform decisions and optimize moderately complex control systems.
Advanced proficiency in controls engineering tools and hardware, including PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, motion controllers, torque drivers, vision systems, and edge devices, with the ability to apply them to moderately complex systems.
4 Year Bachelors BS degree AND 4+ years equivalent experience.
All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements medium to high complexity control systems, ensuring they meet industry standards and best practices.
Participates in system commissioning and ensures designs meet project requirements.
Lead medium-sized controls projects, including risk assessments, process improvements, and resource coordination.
Analyzes and solves moderately complex control system issues in production and development by evaluating multiple factors and applying technical expertise.
Create and refine complex controls system documentation, including diagrams, manuals, and reports to ensure alignment with best practices and compliance requirements.
Design and implement moderately complex automation and safety systems.
Ensures safety standards are met and integrates them into control systems.

Benefits

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Member referral bonus
Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts
Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave