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:  $33.85 (minimum) - $42.31 (midpoint) - $50.77 (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 an Engineering Dev Tech, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Engineering Development Technician Level 3 is responsible for performing routine functions using standard techniques to solve moderately complex technical problems. The role supports prototype development and testing of new and existing products and provides technical support to Development Engineering. It involves solving more complex technical problems and planning non-routine assignments with substantial variety and complexity, requiring low supervision. Work may be reviewed by senior technicians or engineering staff.

What You Will Be Doing 

Assembles new and/or modified mechanical components

Identifies and corrects most malfunctions in Test Lab and/or test equipment

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 minimal 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

What We Are Looking For 

Associate's Degree required

3-5 years development technician experience with proficiency in mechanical or electrical systems required

Strong machining aptitude and extensive development lab experience

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

Ability to set up and troubleshoot moderately complex instrumentation, data acquisition systems and other Woodward product lines both internally and at the customer

Thorough working knowledge of the physical principles that govern mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Has a basic knowledge of electrical systems

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.

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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