Mechanical Engineer - 2nd Shift

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. We design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Responsibilities

• Support the Actuator Specialty Valve (ASV) and Integrated Support Team (IST).
• Work assigned tasks to meet schedule and coordinate details with other departments.
• Recognize problems beyond current capabilities and learn from experts in the area.
• Learn steps involved to incorporate process improvements.
• Perform routine functions requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out engineering tasks.
• Perform small component tests to support senior engineers.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills; learning technical writing (procedures, reports).
• Basic problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of organizational structure and information flow.
• Ability to recognize problems beyond capabilities and seek appropriate experts/tools.
• Basic ability to understand and interpret industry and Woodward technical standards, including quality system standards and PLC processes.
• Fundamental knowledge of commercial and in-house analytical packages (e.g., Excel, equation solver software).
• Basic understanding of component function, testing, manufacturing processes, drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
• Effective time management skills.

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree (BS).
• This position requires use of information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Applicants must be U.S. Persons (citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or eligible for required authorizations.

Team Leadership & Development

• Learn to work as part of a team and contribute to team goals; no leadership responsibilities at this stage.
• Observe processes and suggest minor improvements under supervision.
• Gain exposure to tested products and their basic field applications.

Pay

Estimated annual base pay: $65,000 (minimum) – $78,000 (midpoint) – $84,000 (maximum). Plus, 10% shift differential.

Schedule

Must be willing to work 2nd Shift – 2:30pm–11pm CT.

Benefits

• Annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%).
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%).
• Tuition reimbursement and training/professional development opportunities.
• 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, and bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member life & AD&D, long-term disability, and optional life insurance.
• Member referral bonus.
• Spouse/child optional life, optional AD&D, healthcare, and dependent care flexible spending.
• Voluntary benefits: home/auto insurance discounts, whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, legal assistance, and military leave.