Mechanical Engineer I/II

Woodward • Niles, IL

400d • $65,120 - $97,680 • Hybrid

About The Position

Woodward is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for both Engineer 1 and Engineer 2 positions. These roles involve performing routine engineering tasks using standard techniques and procedures under moderate to high supervision, with work reviewed by senior engineers. The Engineer 1 position has limited contact with customers and suppliers, while the Engineer 2 may engage in project-specific relationship building with these stakeholders. The company is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring that all members have the opportunity to reach their greatest potential. Woodward offers a comprehensive Total Reward package, with salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market alignment.

Requirements

• US - Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Engineering required
• Greater than 1 year experience in related field or entry level Masters of Science degree required for Engineer 2.

Responsibilities

• Works assigned tasks to meet schedule and may coordinate details with other departments.
• Recognizes problems which are beyond capabilities and is learning from the experts in the area.
• Learns the steps involved to incorporate process improvements.
• Performs routine functions which require application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks.
• Learns to investigate products and documents findings in report format.
• Performs tolerance stack-ups, calculates 0-ring squeeze and simple hydraulic and stress analyses.
• May perform small component tests to support more senior engineers.
• Analyzes simple components without supervision. Hydraulic, stress and control theory analysis is typically performed.
• Writes and performs component tests with some supervision.
• Dispositions hardware with supervision.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees