Test Engineer III

Woodward L'Orange•Fort Collins, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodward's Industrial Product Division in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Test Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving engineering excellence, solving complex technical challenges, and improving processes to ensure the quality and reliability of our products. 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.

Requirements

4 Year Bachelors BS or 10+ years equivalent experience
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data acquisition, instrumentation, and control systems is highly valued.
Experience developing or supporting flow, pressure, hydraulic, pneumatic, or fluid system testing is highly desirable.
Ability to evaluate product performance and correlate test results to real-world operating conditions.

Responsibilities

Manages engineering aspects of complex projects or leads specific project components.
Mentors junior team members on project tasks and processes.
Resolves complex technical problems by applying advanced analytical techniques and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Develops and refines design strategies that align with company goals and industry standards.
Leads efforts to standardize best practices across the team.
Designs, tests, and analyzes high-complexity systems.
Ensures alignment with department-wide quality, reliability, and maintainability standards.
Identifies and implements process improvements with a measurable impact on team efficiency, quality, and cycle time.
Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test applications using LabVIEW and NI Test Stand.
Leverage modular architectures and automated sequencing to improve test efficiency, repeatability, and reliability.
Design, develop, and optimize automated test systems for product validation and manufacturing environments.
Create and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and validation protocols to ensure products meet performance, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Diagnose complex product, test equipment, and manufacturing issues using structured troubleshooting techniques, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
Design, integrate, and support test equipment and instrumentation while maintaining a strong commitment to safe testing practices, risk assessment, machine safety, and compliance with applicable safety standards.
Analyze test data to identify trends, improve test coverage, increase throughput, and drive process improvements that enhance quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Partner effectively with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to develop test solutions, communicate findings, and support product launches.

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