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Woodward Governor

Creates engine and turbine control systems

Automation Engineer - Engineering

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAken (Elbe), Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a comparable field is required.
  • Experience developing and implementing automation solutions is required.
  • Sound knowledge of IEC 61131-3 and PLC programming is required; Siemens TIA Portal experience is preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of industrial communication protocols is required.
  • Very good English skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide ongoing support for production equipment, focusing on stability, standardization, and automation.
  • Develop and implement automation and control solutions to improve efficiency and quality.
  • Support commissioning and release of machines and equipment.
  • Integrate and support industrial communication systems such as OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, and Profinet.
  • Support data communication between equipment and higher-level systems.
  • Develop and adapt PLC, HMI, and servo programs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Siemens TIA Portal is preferred.

About the Company

Woodward Governor

Creates engine and turbine control systems

Woodward makes the control systems that run large machines like jet engines and industrial turbines. Its products include governors, fuel-injection controls, valves, sensors, and actuators that measure speed, position, and pressure and adjust inputs to keep performance safe and efficient. It differentiates itself through a long history of energy-control expertise across aerospace and industrial markets and by strategic acquisitions such as L’Orange (fuel-injection) and Valve Research & Manufacturing (aerospace valves), building an integrated global portfolio. The goal is to enable high-performance, reliable operation and cleaner, more efficient energy conversion in aerospace and industrial settings.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Fort Collins, CO
Founded
1870

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