Sr Engineer Application

Woodward, Inc. • Fort Collins, CO

22h

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members, fostering integrity, respect, accountability, humility, and drive, while maintaining high professional and ethical standards. The company aims to attract top talent and provide a rewarding workplace, fulfilling its purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions for a clean future. Woodward supports member wellbeing with an extensive Total Reward package, with salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. The company is seeking an experienced Senior or Staff Application Engineer to design, develop, and optimize control systems for gas turbines in industrial applications. This role involves developing and integrating medium to high-complexity control systems for aeroderivative gas turbines, leading projects, collaborating across departments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, project requirements, and safety protocols. The engineer will also provide production troubleshooting support, mentor junior engineers, and explore emerging technologies to enhance system performance and reliability. Woodward is a global leader in energy conversion and control solutions for aerospace and industrial equipment, enabling a cleaner, decarbonized world through innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion, and motion control systems. The company fosters a culture that values contributions, collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, working to solve global energy challenges by reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources, and increasing efficiency.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of control system design for aeroderivative gas turbines, including fuel delivery, emissions controls, and auxiliary systems.
• Proficiency in tools such as PLC programming and HMI/SCADA.
• Expertise in configuring industrial networks, including switches, VLANs, and communication protocols like Modbus, EGD and OPC.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate system data, identify trends, and implement process improvements for productivity, cycle time, and utilization gains.
• Advanced understanding of the integration between mechanical systems, electrical components, and control logic in turbine applications.
• Knowledge of international standards (e.g., IEC, ISO) and ability to apply them effectively in turbine projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in gas turbine control systems or equivalent (for Senior Application Engineer).
• 8+ years of experience in gas turbine control systems or equivalent (for Staff Application Engineer).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Gas Turbine controls and operations (for Senior Application Engineer).
• Experience in Power Generation or Oil and Gas applications (for Senior Application Engineer).
• Network management and cybersecurity knowledge (for Senior Application Engineer).
• Advanced technical expertise in gas turbines and control systems (for Staff Application Engineer).
• Proven ability to work on complex engineering initiatives (for Staff Application Engineer).
• Strategic planning and risk management capabilities (for Staff Application Engineer).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for gas turbine fuel delivery, emissions management, and auxiliary systems.
• Leverage advanced tools like PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, and motion controllers to create robust control solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEC, ISA) and safety protocols during system design and implementation.
• Integrate industrial automation and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, EGD, OPC) to optimize turbine performance.
• Ensure reliable operation through system integration and optimization of automation technologies.
• Diagnose and resolve moderately to highly complex control system issues, including turbine performance challenges and network communication errors.
• Conduct data analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure reliable operation through system integration and optimization of automation technologies.
• Create and refine detailed system documentation.
• Ensure documentation aligns with best practices and compliance requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns, providing guidance on project execution, problem-solving approaches, and technical skills development.
• Offer constructive feedback to foster continuous improvement and professional growth.

Benefits

• Annual cash bonus opportunity
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
• 12 paid holidays, vacation/sick time, and parental leave
• Adoption assistance and bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Voluntary benefits, including home/auto insurance discounts, life insurance, and more

What This Job Offers

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