Engineering Development Technician Mechanical

at  Woodward Inc

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 workplaces 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 hourly rate: $30.15 (minimum) - $37.69 (midpoint) - $45.23 (maximum)
• All members included in 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 an Engineering Dev Tech Mechanical, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Engineering Development Technician Level 2 is responsible for the performance of routine and semi-complex test functions which require the application of standard hydraulic and/or mechanical test techniques, include interpretation of written test procedures and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems. This is a hands-on role in an aerospace hydraulic test lab.

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 test engineer with moderate assistance or supervision.
• Participates in installation of equipment in test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical, or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source and instrumentation.
• Records test results (numerical and graphical data); reviews test results for compliance to test objectives and documents test progress.
• Analyzes test results in relation to design or rated specification and test objectives; modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
• Solves routine problems with little or no assistance.
• Ensures laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated appropriately.

What We Are Looking For

• US – High School Diploma or equivalent certificate. Coursework in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry desired required.
• Less than 2 years, 1 year Development technician experience with proficiency in mechanical or electrical systems required.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical, hydraulic, and electronic schematics.
• Ability/desire to learn new instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Competent understanding of component function and testing. Learning assembly and test processes, drawings, and geometric tolerances as well as shop standards and procedures
• Ability to set up and troubleshoot basic instrumentation.
• Competent knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Some travel may be required.

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
EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans

• Sets up and performs testing on new, modified and production product designs under operational conditions per written and verbal instructions from the test engineer with moderate assistance or supervision.
• Participates in installation of equipment in test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical, or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source and instrumentation.
• Records test results (numerical and graphical data); reviews test results for compliance to test objectives and documents test progress.
• Analyzes test results in relation to design or rated specification and test objectives; modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
• Solves routine problems with little or no assistance.
• Ensures laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated appropriately