Engineering Dev Tech Mechanical II

Woodward L'Orange•Windsor, CO

About The Position

Woodward’s Aerospace Product Division is seeking a skilled and motivated Development Technician - Mechanical to join its team in Windsor, Colorado. The technician assembles, tests, troubleshoots, and improves mechanical components and systems, helping ensure product quality and functionality while contributing to process improvements and team development. The role performs moderately complex work with some independence or minimal supervision and provides guidance to entry-level technicians on basic tasks and safety procedures. The estimated hourly base pay is $26.44–$38.00, and the position is overtime eligible. Members are included in an annual cash bonus opportunity. Compensation may vary based on experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related factors. The posting states that the application window is anticipated to close seven days from the original posting date. This position requires use of information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Applicants must be U.S. Persons under those regulations or eligible to obtain the required authorizations. Woodward is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Ability to independently read and interpret moderately complex schematics and drawings.
Growing knowledge of assembly and testing processes and geometric tolerancing.
Solid understanding of deployed systems and component operation, and familiarity with relevant industry standards.
Ability to independently apply standard assembly and testing methodologies.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to present findings to internal teams.
Ability to independently solve moderately complex problems using basic troubleshooting techniques.
Proficiency with a range of standard measurement devices for data acquisition and analysis.
Solid understanding of mechanical principles and their application in moderately complex systems.
Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR/EAR or eligible to obtain all required authorizations.

Responsibilities

Assemble components and systems of increasing complexity; modify or repair components under minimal supervision and assist with troubleshooting.
Identify and propose solutions to moderately complex component or system issues, collaborate with stakeholders, and implement solutions.
Conduct moderately complex tests with some independence; record and analyze results and provide preliminary findings to engineering teams.
Suggest improvements to existing processes or tools and participate in creating or updating process documentation.
Guide entry-level technicians on basic tasks and safety procedures, and assist with organizing smaller projects.
Read and interpret moderately complex schematics and drawings independently; begin modifying drawings and schematics with guidance.
Apply standard assembly and testing methodologies and use knowledge of deployed systems, component operation, and relevant industry standards.
Communicate findings to internal teams and contribute to discussions about test results; occasionally interact with customers.
Solve moderately complex problems independently using basic troubleshooting techniques and begin applying structured methods such as Root Cause Analysis with guidance.
Assemble and modify moderately complex components and systems independently and assist with improving assembly methods.
Use standard measurement devices for data acquisition and analysis, and begin designing basic fixturing or rigging equipment for assembly and testing.
Conduct basic testing and data collection, plan and execute moderately complex test strategies with minimal supervision, and provide preliminary analysis and feedback on results.