Controls Engineer (Snr Application Engineer)

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being re

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. 

We are currently seeking an Application Engineer II/Snr Application Engineer to join our team. This individual will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing control systems for gas turbines used in industrial applications. If you have a strong background in control engineering for gas turbines and are passionate about leveraging advanced technologies to create cutting-edge solutions, we want to hear from you! In this role, you will focus on the development and integration of medium to high-complexity control systems for aeroderivative gas turbines. You will lead projects, collaborate across departments, and ensure that designs meet industry standards, project requirements, and safety protocols. You will also support production troubleshooting, mentor junior engineers, and explore emerging technologies to enhance system performance and reliability. 

Application Engineer II

Level 2: Estimate annual base pay: $77,000-$105,000

Additional 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 

Level 2:

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Maintenance: Competent understanding of application software to support test setups and debug recommendations and may support small changes.
• Technical Support: Evaluates technical problems by examining various factors and data, developing and implementing effective solutions under guided direction.
• Application Processes: Supports technical content in proposal creation, contributes to product specifications, software, and application literature. Promotes and implements process improvements.
• Execute Technical Assignments: Carries out a range of technical tasks and projects, resolving moderately complex issues using current technologies and established procedures.
• Apply Business Expertise: Utilizes knowledge of key business drivers and company processes to inform technical decisions and align projects with organizational goals.

Key Skills:

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates expertise in engineering technologies and tools utilized in the role.
• Effective Communication: Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to various audiences.
• Team Collaboration: Skilled in working collaboratively with internal and external teams to achieve common objectives . Provides informal guidance to new team members and supporting team
• Analytical Problem Solving: Expertise in analyzing data and situations to resolve moderately complex technical issues.
• Informal Mentorship: Provides guidance and support to new team members to facilitate their integration and development.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of key business drivers and the ability to apply this knowledge to enhance work performance.
• Quality Management: Ensures high standards in personal work output and contributes to maintaining product and service quality.
• Documentation and Record Keeping: Skilled in creating and maintaining accurate technical requirements, documentation and records.
• Adaptability to New Technologies: Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply new technologies as required by the role.
• Applying Standards: Ability to understand and interpret industry and Woodward technical standards including quality system standards and PLC process.

​Other Qualifications:

• 4 Year Bachelors BS degree

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Gas Turbine controls and operations. 
• Experience in Power Generation or Oil and Gas applications. 
• Network management and cybersecurity knowledge. 

Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   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. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

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.