Controls Engineer II — Systems Design & Automation

Woodward, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. in Fort Collins, CO seeks a Controls Engineer II to design, implement, commission and troubleshoot low to medium complexity control systems. You will support automation, safety integration and cross-functional collaboration on small-scale projects.

Responsibilities include developing technical documentation, solving production issues, and guiding teams with structured problem-solving approaches. Requires a BS in a technical field and hands-on controls experience.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical discipline required.
• Experience in control systems design, commissioning and troubleshooting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Controls System Design: Develops and implements low to medium complexity control systems, ensuring they meet industry standards and best practices.
• 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.
• Technical Documentation: Create and refine controls system documentation, including diagrams, manuals, and reports.
• Automation, Safety and System Integration: Implement simple automation and safety systems, and integrate them into control systems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Communication

Mentorship

Mechatronics

Programming

Data Management

Process Improvement

New Technology

Education

4 Year BS degree in a technical discipline

Tools

PLC/HMI

Torque drivers

Motion control systems

Vision system components

Edge devices

Networking protocols

Job description

Woodward, Inc. in Fort Collins, CO seeks a Controls Engineer II to design, implement, commission and troubleshoot low to medium complexity control systems. You will support automation, safety integration and cross-functional collaboration on small-scale projects.

Responsibilities include developing technical documentation, solving production issues, and guiding teams with structured problem-solving approaches. Requires a BS in a technical field and hands-on controls experience.