Test Engineer - Mechanical

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 applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

LEVEL I

• Estimated annual base pay: $67,920.00 (minimum) - $84,900.00 (midpoint) - $101,880.00 (maximum)

LEVEL II

• Estimated annual base pay: $80,480.00 (minimum) - $100,600.00 (midpoint) - $120,720.00 (maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
• 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.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Test Engineer - Mechanical, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The Test Engineer -Mechanical reports to Technical Leadership and whose focus is performing routine functions which require the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of test engineering tasks. This position requires a moderate to high level of supervision; most work is still reviewed by a more senior engineer.

What you will be doing

• Works assigned tasks to meet schedule and may coordinate details with other departments
• Recognizes problems that are beyond capabilities and is learning from the experts in the area
• Performs routine functions that require application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks
• Designs, supports, and tests low complexity test systems and equipment. Ensures designs meet testability and reliability criteria
• Learns the steps involved to incorporate process improvements
• Produces proposals estimates or quotes for low complexity test deliverables

What we are looking for

LEVEL I

• US - Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) - required
• Basic engineering knowledge; basic understanding of component function and testing. Learning manufacturing processes, drawings, and standards
• Effective written/verbal communication skills, basic presentation skills; learning technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.)
• Basic problem solving & troubleshooting skills and analytical calculation skills
• Knowledge of or is learning accuracy analyses, instrumentation calibration theory and tolerance stack-ups
• Understand mechanical/electrical schematics
• Solid knowledge of physical systems and the physics thereof
• Limited exposure to analytic, modeling, and/or design software/tools as appropriate
• Basic knowledge of appropriate internal information management system (i.e.. ERP, MRP, PLC and Document Storage system, etc.) applications

LEVEL II

• US - Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) - required
• 1+ years of experience in lieu of experience Master of Science Degree - required
• Engineering knowledge; understanding component function and testing. Learning manufacturing processes, drawings, and standards
• Effective written/verbal communication skills, basic presentation skills; learning technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.)
• Problem solving & troubleshooting skills and analytical calculation skills
• Knowledge of accuracy analyses, instrumentation calibration theory and tolerance stack-ups
• Understand mechanical/electrical schematics
• Solid knowledge of physical systems and the physics thereof
• Limited exposure to analytic, modeling, and/or design software/tools as appropriate
• Knowledge of appropriate internal information management system (i.e.. ERP, MRP, PLC and Document Storage system, etc.) applications

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.