Aftermarket Test Engineer

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.

Estimated annual base pay: $80,400 (minimum) - $100,600 (midpoint) - $120,700 (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

Position Purpose:

The Test Engineer 2 (level 2) reports to Technical Leadership and whose focus is performing design and support of low to moderate complexity test systems and equipment. This position requires a moderate level of supervision; complex work is still reviewed by a more senior engineer. In addition, this level may participate in project-specific relationship building with Customers, Suppliers, individuals or organizations.

What You Will Be Doing :

• Works assigned tasks to meet schedule and may coordinate details with other departments
• Recognizes problems which are beyond capabilities and is learning from the experts in the area
• Performs work that involves the use of conventional engineering practices and standards
• Designs, supports, improves and tests low to moderate complexity test systems and equipment. Ensures designs meet testability and reliability criteria
• Participates in process improvements on a project
• Participates in creation and evaluation of new product test requirements and provides estimates for new test equipment
• Possibly guides/directs a technician or Level 1 Engineer

Other Essential Functions:

• May fabricate test systems as required
• May participate in international and multi-site projects
• Electrical Engineer Specific Function: Basic design and implementation of low and moderate complex boards, circuits and systems
• Electrical Engineer Specific Function: Basic knowledge of electronic vendors, manufacturing processes, and procurement methods
• Electrical Engineer Specific Function: Train production technicians on theory and design of existing test equipment
• Computer Engineer Specific Function: Develops, tests and supports low to moderate complexity software applications with predefined design
• Computer Engineer Specific Function: Solid knowledge of software development and analysis tools including editors, compilers, linkers, debuggers, code analyzers, version control systems, software testing tools etc.
• Computer Engineer Specific Function: Unit testing, debugging, software/hardware integration with oversight
• Computer Engineer Specific Function: Compiles and writes documentation of program development and subsequent revisions. Provides guidance to users on program functioning
• Mechanical Engineer Specific Function: Perform simple analysis of components without supervision, such as hydraulic, stress and control theory
• Mechanical Engineer Specific Function: Creates detailed designs using 2D and 3D drafting including dimensioning and tolerancing, and maintains BOMs

What We Are Looking For :

• Solid engineering knowledge; solid understanding of component function and testing. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, drawings and standards
• Solid written/verbal communication skills and presentation skills; basic technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.)
• Solid problem solving & troubleshooting skills and analytical calculation skills
• Competent knowledge of accuracy analyses, instrumentation calibration theory and tolerance stack-ups
• Solid use of PCs and associated software
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to effectively operate in the project team environment and communicate with customers
• Solid knowledge of physical systems and the physics thereof
• Intermediate use and understanding of analytic, modeling, and/or design software/tools as appropriate
• Knowledge in a narrow group of test systems
• Solid knowledge of appropriate internal information management system (i.e.. ERP, MRP, PLC and Document Storage system) applications

Education:

• US - Bachelor's Degree in Sciences (BS)

Experience:

• Related field or entry level Master of Science degree---Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of relevant work experience.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

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