Senior Controls Engineer - Vertical Integration

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• •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
• •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

Woodward is seeking a Senior-level Controls Engineer to support vertical integration initiatives and to integrate automation across manufacturing teams, primarily alongside CNC equipment. This role is responsible for developing and supporting control system solutions that improve process efficiency, data visibility, and system integration. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for automation, connect equipment and systems, and enable closed-loop feedback to support lights-out manufacturing.

• •Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills: Solve complex production challenges by applying advanced problem-solving methods, such as DOE or Six Sigma tools.
• •Communication and Collaboration Skills: Present ideas and recommendations to leadership, facilitating collaboration across departments.
• •Mentorship: 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.
• •Mechatronics Knowledge: 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.
• •Programming & Data Management: 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.
• •Process Improvement/ Optimization: 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.
• •New Technology Development: Independently evaluates and integrates emerging technologies into moderately complex or small-scale projects. Evaluates and optimizes new technologies, assessing their applicability to controls systems.
• •Communication Protocols and Networking: 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.
• •Data Analysis: 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.
• •Control Systems Tools & Hardware: 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.

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