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SnrStaff Controls Engineer (Application Engineer)

Woodward L'Orange


Job Location:

Fort Collins, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 8 - 8
Posted: 24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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 applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

We are currently seeking an experiencedSenior/Staff Controls Engineer (Senior/Staff Applications Engineer) to join our team. This individual will play a key role in designing developing andoptimizingcontrol systems for gas turbinesused in industrial applications. If you have a strong background in control engineering for gas turbines and are passionate aboutleveragingadvanced technologies to createcutting-edgesolutions we want to hear from you!

In this role you will focus on the development and integration ofmedium to high-complexity control systemsfor aeroderivative gas turbines. You will lead projects collaborate across departments and ensure that designs meetindustry standards project requirements and safety protocols. You will also support production troubleshooting mentor junior engineers and explore emerging technologies to enhance system performance and reliability.

Senior Controls Engineer (Senior Application Engineer)

  • Estimated annual base pay: $93000 (min) - $121000 (mid) - $149000 (max)

Staff Controls Engineer (Senior Application Engineer):

  • Estimated annual base pay: $113000 (min) - $147000 (mid) - $181000(max)
  • $5K (gross sign on bonus for hired candidate)
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • This role is eligible for overtime compensation to support travel to client sites (up to 15% travel)

Additional Benefits:

  • Annual cash bonus opportunity
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Industry-leading medical dental and vision insurance upon hire
  • 12 paid holidays vacation/sick time and parental leave
  • Adoptionassistanceand bereavement leave
  • Employee Assistance Program including mental health benefits
  • Voluntary benefits including home/auto insurance discounts life insurance and more

Role Responsibilities:

  • Design develop and implement control systems for gas turbine fuel systems emissions management and auxiliary systems
  • Use PLC programming HMI/SCADA and motion controllers to create reliable control solutions
  • Apply industry standards such as IEC and ISA along with safety protocols in system design and implementation
  • Integrate industrial automation and communication protocols such as Modbus EGD and OPC.
  • Support reliable operation through system integration and optimization of automation technologies
  • Diagnose and resolve moderately to highly complex control system issues including turbine performance and network communication problems
  • Use data analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
  • Create and maintain detailed system documentation aligned with best practices and compliance requirements
  • Mentor junior engineers and interns by sharing project execution guidance problem-solving approaches and technical skills
  • Provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement and professional growth.

Requirements

  • Experience with industrial automation and/or aeroderivative gas turbine control systems including fuel delivery emissions controls and auxiliary systems
  • Proficiency in PLC programming and/or HMI/SCADA tools
  • Knowledge of industrial networking including switches VLANs and protocols such as Modbus EGD and OPC
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and improve performance reliability and safety.
  • Understanding of mechatronics and the interaction between mechanical electrical and control systems
  • Familiarity with IEC ISO and other relevant international standards

Additional Qualifications: Senior Controls (Application) Engineer

  • Education:Bachelors degree in Engineeringor related field.
  • Experience:4 years of experience in gas turbine control systems or equivalent.

Additional Qualifications Staff Controls (Application) Engineer:

  • 4 Year Bachelors BS AND 8 years equivalent experience

International - Bachelors BS/University degree equivalent by Country AND 8 years

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity withGas Turbine controls and operations.
  • Experience inPowerGenerationor Oil & Gasapplications.
  • Network management and cybersecurity knowledge.

Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the companys 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.


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