Application Administrator

Woodward, Inc.•Niles, IL

5d•$31 - $50

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. 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: $31.25(minimum) - $40.87(midpoint) - $50.00(maximum) All Levels are eligible for the benefits below: 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 What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Explore our open positions and apply today. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.

Requirements

Experience with managing installations, configuration and maintenance of various Engineering software applications (MCAD/ECAD, PLM, Requirement Management)
Assist with installation and configuration of enterprise applications under supervision. Follow documented procedures and escalate issues as needed.
Monitor system performance using standard tools. Report anomalies and assist in basic troubleshooting.
Ability to handle access to sensitive/confidential information appropriately
Facilitate the creation and management of user accounts. Apply basic access controls and follow security protocols.
Follow change management procedures. Assist in deployments and maintain change logs.
Use diagnostic tools to identify common issues. Escalate unresolved problems to senior staff.
Basic shell scripting experience with scripting in UNIX Linux environment
Write and maintain basic scripts to automate routine tasks. Use templates and follow best practices.
Assist with system upgrades and migrations. Understand basic infrastructure components and dependencies.
Maintain and update SOPs and technical documentation. Follow documentation standards.
Communicate effectively with team members and follow guidance from senior staff.
US - Associated Degree or Equivalent (Preferred)
1-5 years of experience in system administration, including applicable installation, troubleshooting, and support of system hardware and software.
1-5 years; Experience in a global and team-oriented environment
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).

Nice To Haves

Foundational knowledge of PLM systems such as Windchill, Teamcenter, Enovia, and Agile PLM.
Basic understanding of workflows within PLM systems, including the ability to conceptualize, design, and maintain them.
Familiarity with engineering processes and product data management principles.

Responsibilities

Assist with routine system installations and patching under supervision; follow documented procedures for basic configuration tasks.
Ensure software applications meet basic compatibility and functionality requirements.
Reviews system specifications for completeness and accuracy to ensure adequate information and justification are provided, and leads effort to assure specifications are complete
Provides technical support on issues in a timely manner; communicates necessary information to relevant support teams and impacted staff, and documents resolution
Monitor system dashboards and alerts; escalate anomalies and assist with basic tuning tasks
Part of an IT team that is accountable for production support (including on-call duties in a 24x7 environment) as well as new projects.
Works occasionally extended hours during evenings, weekends and holidays as required for system maintenance and projects
Execute user provisioning and de-provisioning; follow access control checklists.
Participate in team meetings and document assigned tasks; shadow senior admins during cross-functional work.
Creates and manages project plans; provides follow-up and closure to projects as well as ongoing support

Benefits

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