Controls Engineer I/II at Woodward, Inc. · Rockford…

Summary: Woodward, Inc. is committed to creating a great workplace and is seeking a Controls Engineer I/II to design and deliver energy control solutions. The role involves supporting the development of control systems, managing projects, and troubleshooting production issues while ensuring documentation is maintained and accessible. Responsibilities: - Controls System Design: Supports the development and modification of control systems by following established engineering procedures and best practices - Project Support and Leadership: Tracking project milestones, maintaining documentation, and supporting basic project tasks - Production Support & Troubleshooting: Supports troubleshooting of basic issues within production control systems using predefined methods and guidelines - Technical Documentation: Assist in maintaining and updating control system documentation, including diagrams, manuals, and reports. Ensure documentation is organized and accessible - Automation, Safety and System Integration: Assists with automation development and implementation while learning basic safety systems and standards - Controls System Design: Develops and implements low to medium complexity control systems, ensuring they meet industry standards and best practices. Participates in system commissioning and ensures designs meet project requirements - Project Support and Leadership: Manage small-scale controls projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met under supervision - Production Support & Troubleshooting: Identifies and resolves low level issues within production and development control systems using predefined methods and guidelines - Technical Documentation: Create and refine controls system documentation, including diagrams, manuals, and reports to ensure alignment with best practices and compliance requirements - Automation, Safety and System Integration: Implement simple automation and safety systems. Ensures safety standards are met and integrates them into control systems Required Qualifications: - 4 Year Bachelors BS degree - International - Bachelors BS/University degree equivalent by Country - 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 Required Skills: Controls System Design, Mechatronics, Programming, Data Management, Process Improvement, Automation, Safety Systems, System Integration, Industrial Communication Protocols, Networking, Data Analysis, Control Systems Tools, Hardware, Analytical Skills, Mentorship Benefits: 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, including floating 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