Senior Controls Engineer - Vertical Integration & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a Senior-level Controls Engineer to support vertical integration initiatives and to integrate automation across manufacturing teams, primarily alongside CNC equipment. This role is responsible for developing and supporting control system solutions that improve process efficiency, data visibility, and system integration.

The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for automation, connect equipment and systems, and enable closed-loop

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering and 4+ years of experience.
• ,
• ],
• job_responsibilities_description
• CoT_job_summary_short
• job_summary_short
• contract_type':['fulltime'],
• location_type
• on site
• remote_scope
• null
• perks
• stated_min
• 95000
• stated_max
• 135000
• stated_absolute
• null
• salary_estimation_cot
• Senior Controls Engineer in Michigan, USA, base pay per year at 95k–135k USD; compensation informed by market data and internal equity.
• estimated_low
• 95000
• estimated_medium
• 115000
• estimated_high
• 135000
• currency
• USD
• frequency
• yearly
• bonus
• null
• tax
• gross
• application_email
• null
• job_end_date
• null
• contact_person
• null
• hiring_department_name
• null
• CoT_job_summary_short
• COMPANY NAME: WoodwardKEY POINTS: Senior controls engineer, automation across manufacturing, lights-out manufacturing
• job_summary_short
• <p>Woodward is seeking a Senior-level Controls Engineer to support vertical integration initiatives and to integrate automation across manufacturing teams, primarily alongside CNC equipment. This role is responsible for developing and supporting control system solutions that improve process efficiency, data visibility, and system integration. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for automation, connect equipment and systems, and enable closed-loop feedback to support lights-out manufacturing.</p><p>Woodward offers a comprehensive rewards package including annual bonus, 401(k) match, stock contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision, and generous leave policies. A BS in engineering and 4+ years experience are expected, with ITAR/EAR compliance noted within the hiring criteria.</p>
• hiring_department_name
• Woodward Global Talent Acquisition

Responsibilities

• Controls System Design: Develops and implements medium to high complexity control systems, ensuring they meet industry standards and best practices.
• Project Support and Leadership: Lead medium-sized controls projects, including risk assessments, process improvements, and resource coordination.
• Production Support & Troubleshooting: Analyzes and solves moderately complex control system issues in production and development by evaluating multiple factors and applying technical expertise.
• Technical Documentation: Create and refine complex controls system documentation, including diagrams, manuals, and reports to ensure alignment with best practices and compliance requirements.
• Automation, Safety and System Integration: Design and implement moderately complex automation and safety systems. Ensures safety standards are met and integrates them into control systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Mechatronics

Programming & Data

Process improvement

Data analysis

Control systems

Mentorship

Communication

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Modbus/PROFINET/Ethernet/IP

Motion controllers

Data acquisition

Job description

Woodward is seeking a Senior-level Controls Engineer to support vertical integration initiatives and to integrate automation across manufacturing teams, primarily alongside CNC equipment. This role is responsible for developing and supporting control system solutions that improve process efficiency, data visibility, and system integration.

The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for automation, connect equipment and systems, and enable closed-loop