Turbine Controls Design Engineer in Sydney

You will focus on developing and integrating medium- to high-complexity control systems for power generation systems, including aeroderivative gas turbines. You will assist or lead projects, collaborate across functions (especially with PMs), and develop design documents and software, ensuring designs meet applicable standards, project requirements, and work health and safety (WHS) obligations. You will also support commissioning and operational troubleshooting, mentor less-experienced engineers, and potentially investigate emerging technologies to improve system performance and reliability. You will report directly to the Australian Engineering Manager. Occasional travel may be required for customer training or system commissioning, typically less than 10-15% of the year.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering accredited by Engineers Australia, or a qualification eligible for recognition as equivalent.
• Experience: At least four (4) years’ experience in power generation controls.
• Proficiency in CAD (computer aided drafting).
• Proficiency at reading schematics and diagrams (PNID/FNID, etc) and digital logic.
• Experience with industrial controls programming.
• Experience with industrial communications protocols, such as Modbus, EGD, OPC.
• Own transportation.
• Rights to work in Australia.

What would set apart our ideal candidate?

• Exceptional communications skills.
• Autonomous, self-directed, proactive: you know when to soldier on and when to elevate or ask for help.
• Direct experience with Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming.
• Direct experience with gas turbine controls, protection, and/or operations. Specify conductors per AS3000 / AS3008.
• Exposure to industrial managed network design & security.
• Exposure to Woodward controllers, e.g. MicroNet, Flex500, 505/505HT/505XT, etc.

Why work for Woodward?

• Annual cash bonus opportunity.
• Overtime & remote travel premium.
• Study assistance and professional development opportunities (conditions apply).
• Employer superannuation contributions in accordance with Australian requirements.
• Annual leave, personal/carer’s leave, compassionate leave, and public holidays in accordance with applicable Australian legislation and company policy.
• Internal training with international experts.

What does it mean to be part of Woodward?

It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do.

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.