Senior Controls Engineer — Automation & Vertical Integration

Woodward; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off incl. vacation/sick/bere

Parental leave

EAP & life insurance

Flexible spending

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a Senior-level Controls Engineer to support automation across manufacturing teams, focusing on CNC equipment integration and data visibility. The role emphasizes developing control solutions to improve efficiency and enable closed-loop feedback for lights-out manufacturing.

You will work with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities, connect equipment and systems, and deliver compliant, scalable controls solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing medium to high complexity control systems.
• Lead medium-sized controls projects with risk assessments and coordination.
• Perform production support and root-cause analysis for control issues.
• Document complex control system designs, diagrams and reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement medium to high complexity control systems.
• Lead medium-sized controls projects and coordinate resources.
• Analyze and resolve production control issues with engineering judgment.
• Create detailed documentation for controls systems and compliance.
• Design automation, safety, and system integration features.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Mentorship

Mechatronics

Programming & data management

Process improvement

New technology development

Networking protocols

Tools

Modbus

PROFINET

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Woodward is seeking a Senior-level Controls Engineer to support automation across manufacturing teams, focusing on CNC equipment integration and data visibility. The role emphasizes developing control solutions to improve efficiency and enable closed-loop feedback for lights-out manufacturing.

You will work with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities, connect equipment and systems, and deliver compliant, scalable controls solutions.