Electronics Associate I

Woodward, Inc.•Niles, IL

6d•$18 - $29

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: $18.27(minimum) - $24.04(midpoint) - $29.33(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 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

Requirements

US – Associate's Degree preferred
Basic knowledge of electro-mechanical theory
Basic ability to apply a systematic problem-solving approach
Ability to read and understand many different types of documentation (i.e. schematics, build books, bills of materials)
Ability to learn and apply a variety of basic computer applications
Ability to follow detailed instructions
Ability to perform module replacements, wiring and cabling according to wiring diagrams, schematics and engineering drawings
Basic ability to troubleshoot to a modular level
Basic written/verbal communication skills
Basic knowledge of electrical theory including analog and digital circuits
Basic ability to remove and replace Through-hole Technology (THT) and basic Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) devices using modern soldering techniques
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).

Responsibilities

Tests production modules and/or systems following written procedures at basic level
Troubleshoots failing units down to the component level under close supervision
Drives Quality Notifications process to hit minimum turnaround time
Creates documentation as required by written procedures
Collaborates with Engineering to develop and improve Woodward testing capabilities
Follows Work Instructions and Engineering Instructions as required
May conduct on the job training of others
Supports continuous improvement activities
Utilizes lean manufacturing techniques per the Woodward Production System
Performs Quality tests as required
Performs non-conformance reporting and transactions
Rework printed circuit boards using common soldering tools per applicable standards at basic level

Benefits

annual cash bonus opportunity
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement
Training/Professional Development opportunities
12 paid 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