Woodward
Controls Engineer
Spartanburg, SC, US · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 3 days ago
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About the role
- 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.
- Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Responsibilities
- Supports the development and modification of control systems by following established engineering procedures and best practices.
- Project Support and Leadership:
- Production Support & Troubleshooting:
- Supports troubleshooting of basic issues within production control systems using predefined methods and guidelines.
- Develops and implements low to medium complexity control systems, ensuring they meet industry standards and best practices.
- Manage small-scale controls projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met under supervision.
- Implement simple automation and safety systems.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills: Identify basic issues in manufacturing workflows and propose simple solutions.
- Communication and Collaboration Skills: Communicate findings effectively and work collaboratively with other roles.
- Successful candidates typically have:
- 4 Year Bachelors BS degree
- Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Analytical
- Identify basic issues in manufacturing workflows and propose simple solutions.
- Communication and Collaboration
- Communicate findings effectively and work collaboratively with other roles.
- Analyze production problems using structured methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams) to identify root causes.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align goals and share updates on manufacturing improvements.
- Other Qualifications:
Compensation
- $66,000.00(minimum) - $86,000.00(midpoint) - $106,000.00(maximum)
- Estimated annual
- $77,000.00(minimum) - $103,000.00(midpoint) - $126,000.00(maximum)
- All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Benefits
- All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
- Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
- 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.
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
- Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
- Member referral bonus
Company info
- We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace.
Visa & Work Authorization
- The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U
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