Mechanical Engineering Development Technician III

Woodward's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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:$30.11 (minimum) - $37.69 (midpoint) - $45.24 (maximum) USD Hourly

• 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

* Must be willing to work 12 hour shifts. Schedule Example: Week 1 - 3 on/4 off & Week 2 - 3 off/4 on*

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're an Engineering Technician, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Engineering Development Technician Level 1 reports to the Development Lab Leader function and is responsible for the performance of routine functions which require the application of standard techniques and procedures. This level also supports prototype development and testing of new and existing products. This position requires a moderate to high level of supervision; most work is still reviewed by more senior technicians.

What you will be doing...

• Sets up and performs testing on new, modified and production product designs under operational conditions per written and verbal instructions from the project/product engineer with moderate assistance or supervision

• Records test results (numerical and graphical data); reviews test results for compliance to test objectives and documents test progress

• Examines parts for conformance to system or component specifications using precision measuring instruments

• Participates in installation of equipment in test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source and instrumentation

• Ensures laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated appropriately

• Utilizes basic machine tools to fabricate needed assembly and test tooling and fixtures as necessary

• Documents mechanical or electrical problems and solutions to those problems

• Assembles new and/or modified mechanical components

What we are looking for...

• Associate's Degree in related field

• 8+ years' manufacturing experience with general mechanical aptitude with some machining ability

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

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