Controls 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 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. 

Estimated annual base pay: $87,600(minimum) $109,500(midpoint)  $131,400(maximum)

• 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 

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a Control Engineer, we have an exciting opportunity for you!The Controls Engineer 2 (level 2) reports to Technical Leadership and whose focus is performing design and support of low to moderate complexity controls systems and equipment. This position requires a moderate level of supervision; complex work is still reviewed by a more senior engineer. In addition, this level may participate in project-specific relationship building with Customers, Suppliers, individuals or organizations.

What you will be doing…

• Reports to Technical Leadership: Guided by technical leaders for task execution.
• Design and Support: Works on low to moderate complexity control systems and equipment.
• Moderate Supervision: Operates with oversight; complex tasks reviewed by senior engineers.
• Mid-Level Role: Requires foundational skills and offers growth toward advanced roles.
• Customer and Supplier Interaction: Collaborates on project-specific relationships with external stakeholders.
• Scope of Work: Focuses on simpler systems while building expertise for advanced challenges.
• Team Collaboration: Contributes to team efforts and collective project objectives.

What we are looking for…

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Technical/Engineering/Mechatronics (or equivalent) and 1-2 years of related experience, or entry-level Master’s degree.
• Core Skills: Basic engineering knowledge, Six Sigma tools, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical calculation skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with design software, PCs, ERP/MRP systems, and manufacturing/controls processes.
• Communication: Basic written/verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.).
• Teamwork & Time Management: Effective collaboration in project teams, customer communication, and time management.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 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.