Snr Controls Engineer; Snr Application Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer (Senior Applications Engineer)

Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Estimated annual base pay:$93,000 (minimum) – $121,000 (midpoint) – $149,000 (maximum). $5,000 gross sign‑on bonus for hired candidate. Relocation assistance provided. This role is eligible for overtime compensation to support travel to client sites (up to 15% travel).

• 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

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for gas turbine fuel systems, emissions management, and auxiliary systems.
• Use PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, and motion controllers to create reliable control solutions.
• Apply industry standards such as IEC and ISA, along with safety protocols, in system design and implementation.
• Integrate industrial automation and communication protocols such as Modbus, EGD, and OPC.
• Support reliable operation through system integration and optimization of automation technologies.
• Diagnose and resolve moderately to highly complex control system issues, including turbine performance and network communication problems.
• Use data analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain detailed system documentation aligned with best practices and compliance requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns by sharing project execution guidance, problem‑solving approaches, and technical skills.
• Provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement and professional growth.

• Experience with industrial automation and/or aeroderivative gas turbine control systems, including fuel delivery, emissions controls, and auxiliary systems.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and/or HMI/SCADA tools.
• Knowledge of industrial networking, including switches, VLANs, and protocols such as Modbus, EGD, and OPC.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and improve performance, reliability, and safety.
• Understanding of mechatronics and the interaction between mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Familiarity with IEC, ISO, and other relevant international standards.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience:
  
  4+ years of experience in gas turbine control systems or equivalent.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Familiarity with gas turbine controls and operations; experience in power generation or oil & gas applications; network management and cybersecurity knowledge.
• Compliance:
  Position requires use of information subject to ITAR/EAR; all applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain all required authorizations.

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.