Woodward Looking for Engineering Dev Tech Mech L2 or L3 at Fort Collins, CO Full Time

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to effectively work in a team environment and maintain good customer focus. Good understanding of organizational structure and flow of information in the company.
• Ability to direct or lead work of Levels 1 & 2 Technicians; ability to lead larger teams with minimal assistance.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical, hydraulic and electronic schematics and suggest design changes.
• Ability to read and use a wide range of precision mechanical and electrical measurement devices.
• Ability to learn new and advanced instrumentation and data acquisition systems with minimal assistance. Good data collection and analysis skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Woodward products, component function and testing. Understands assembly and test processes, drawings and geometric tolerances as well as shop standards and procedures and how they impact decisions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentations (internal only). Basic technical writing skills. Ability to interact effectively with customers during witness testing, customer visits and in similar situations.
• Competent PC skills using spreadsheet, word processing, and WISE screens.
• Ability to set up and troubleshoot moderately complex instrumentation, data acquisition systems and other Woodward product lines both internally and at the customer.
• Competent knowledge of appropriate WISE applications such as BOM, Item Master, NCR, EC screens, part tracking.
• Thorough working knowledge of thee physical principles that govern mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Has a basic knowledge of electrical systems.
• Maintain proper organization and cleanliness of test set ups, work areas and common areas. Follows all Woodward safety directives.
• Ability to be assigned to projects with no ramp up on required standard assembly and test methods.
• Specialized knowledge of a certain type of test situation or ‘special’ skills in lieu of product development experience. Examples may vary by site.
• Ability to conceive and construct required fixturing, loading, holding, rigging, etc. equipment in order to perform required testing. This may involve machining, welding and other fabrication skills.
• Capability to show the need for, and subsequently implements new processes or equipment/facilities to ensure the laboratories are capable of testing our latest products in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

Education or Formal Training:

Level 2

• US – High School Diploma or equivalent certificate. Coursework in algebra, geometry and trigonometry desired

Level 3

• Two-year technical degree, certification classes or equivalent technician experience with proficiency in mechanical or electrical systems required.
• A&P license desired (Aircraft Only).
• Experience in instrumentation, data acquisition, programming required.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Training desired.

Experience Required:

Level 2

• 2-5 years 3-5 years Development technician experience with proficiency in mechanical or electrical systems
• Machining experience preferred
• A&P license (Aircraft only) preferred

Level 3

• Minimum 7 years development technician experience with proficiency in mechanical or electrical systems.
• Strong machining aptitude and extensive development lab experience required.

Woodward offers an extensive Total Reward package for this position, including:

Estimated pay:  Level 2 =  $21.32/hour – $27.00/hour Level 3 = $25.71/hour – $31.80/hour

Sick Time / Short Term Disability / Bereavement / Adoption Assistance / Vacation / 401(k) Match

Stock Contribution after 2 years  / Tuition Reimbursement / Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability / Member Life & AD&D / Family and Medical Leave / Member Optional Life

Spouse/Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Home Auto Insurance / Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Plan / Military Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance / Pandemic Leave / Variable Incentive Plan / Vacation Buy-up

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. 

 
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and energy markets. Our aerospace systems and components optimize the performance of fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms in commercial, business and military aircraft, ground vehicles and other equipment. Our energy-related systems and components enhance the performance of industrial gas and steam turbines, reciprocating engines, compressors, wind turbines, electrical grids and other energy-related industrial equipment. The company’s innovative fluid energy, combustion control, electrical energy, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable and more efficient equipment. Our customers include leading original equipment manufacturers and end users of their products.
 
Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans

Additional Information:

• Travel Percentage: 25%