Engineering Dev Tech Mechanical 1 (1st Shift M-F 6AM- 2PM)

Woodward, Inc.•Zeeland, MI

1d•$23 - $37

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: $23.08 (min)- $30.29 (mid)- $37.02 (max) 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 Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re an Engineering Dev Tech Mechanical I, we have an exciting opportunity for you. What You Will Be Doing: Assembly: Perform assembly tasks under supervision using established procedures. May assist in modifications or repairs to components and systems. Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Identify straightforward issues with components or systems and report them. Assist senior team members in implementing solutions. Testing and Analysis: Set up and execute basic component or systems tests following instructions. Record test results and report findings to senior technicians or engineers. Process Improvement: Provide input on minor improvements to tools or processes based on observations during daily tasks. Learn and follow established process documentation. Team Leadership: No direct leadership responsibilities. Focus is on learning and developing skills under supervision. What We Are Looking For: Schematics and Drawings: Basic ability to read and interpret simple schematics and drawings with supervision. Familiarity with basic mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems. Developing knowledge of assembly and testing processes and geometric tolerancing. Application and Field Use Knowledge: Introductory knowledge of deployed systems and component operation. Follows established assembly and testing methodologies with supervision. Communication: Basic written and verbal communication skills. Able to document findings and communicate results to peers and supervisors. Limited exposure to customer interactions. Team Leadership: No leadership responsibilities. Focus is on learning and contributing to team tasks. Process Improvement: Identifies minor inefficiencies and suggests simple improvements within established processes. Problem Solving: Assists with problem-solving tasks under supervision. Uses basic techniques to troubleshoot and isolate faults with guidance. Assembly: Follows established procedures to assemble components and systems. Not responsible for developments of new methods. Devices and Tools Used: Familiarity with basic mechanical, electrical, or software measurement devices. Learns to use tools and equipment under supervision. Principles & Data Review: Developing understanding of mechanical principles and their application in simple systems. Assists with basic testing and data collection tasks. Testing: Executes simple test procedures under supervision. Limited responsibility for test planning or strategy development. Successful candidates typically have: High School Diploma, or GED Equivalent 1+ years of Mechanical Aptitude 1+ years of supporting the machining role 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 and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws. 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

Basic ability to read and interpret simple schematics and drawings with supervision.
Familiarity with basic mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
Developing knowledge of assembly and testing processes and geometric tolerancing.
Introductory knowledge of deployed systems and component operation.
Follows established assembly and testing methodologies with supervision.
Basic written and verbal communication skills.
Able to document findings and communicate results to peers and supervisors.
Limited exposure to customer interactions.
No leadership responsibilities. Focus is on learning and contributing to team tasks.
Identifies minor inefficiencies and suggests simple improvements within established processes.
Assists with problem-solving tasks under supervision.
Uses basic techniques to troubleshoot and isolate faults with guidance.
Follows established procedures to assemble components and systems.
Not responsible for developments of new methods.
Familiarity with basic mechanical, electrical, or software measurement devices.
Learns to use tools and equipment under supervision.
Developing understanding of mechanical principles and their application in simple systems.
Assists with basic testing and data collection tasks.
Executes simple test procedures under supervision.
Limited responsibility for test planning or strategy development.
High School Diploma, or GED Equivalent
1+ years of Mechanical Aptitude
1+ years of supporting the machining role
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

Perform assembly tasks under supervision using established procedures.
May assist in modifications or repairs to components and systems.
Identify straightforward issues with components or systems and report them.
Assist senior team members in implementing solutions.
Set up and execute basic component or systems tests following instructions.
Record test results and report findings to senior technicians or engineers.
Provide input on minor improvements to tools or processes based on observations during daily tasks.
Learn and follow established process documentation.
No direct leadership responsibilities. Focus is on learning and developing skills under supervision.

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