Mechanical Engineer, Level 1

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. 

Level 1: 

• Estimated annual base pay: $65,120.00(minimum) - $81,400.00(midpoint) - $97,680.00(maximum)

Level 2:

• Estimated annual base pay: $76,600.00(minimum) - $94,500.00(midpoint) - $113,400.00(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, 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 a Mechanical Engineer, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  The Mechanical Engineer reports to the Engineering Leader and is responsible for the performance of routine functions which require the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks.

What You Will Be Doing 

Level 1:

• Completes assigned tasks on schedule, coordinating with other departments as needed.
• Identifies limitations, learns from experts, and explores process improvements.
• Performs routine engineering tasks using standard techniques and procedures.
• Investigates products and documents findings in reports.
• Conducts tolerance stack-ups, O-ring squeeze calculations, and basic hydraulic/stress analyses.
• Assists senior engineers by performing small component tests.
• Develops and maintains component design proposals, balancing specifications with manufacturing/cost factors.
• Creates detailed 2D/3D designs with dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Manages drawings, BOMs, and releases in WISE.

Level 2:

• 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.
• May implement process improvements on a project level.
• Performs work which involves the use of conventional engineering practices.
• Investigates products and documents findings in report format.
• 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

What We Are Looking For 

Level 1:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
• Proficient in written and verbal communication, with developing technical writing skills.
• Basic problem-solving, troubleshooting, and time management abilities.
• Skilled in using PCs, software, and standard analytical tools (e.g., Excel).
• Basic knowledge of industry standards, quality systems, PLC processes, and manufacturing practices.
• Learning component function, testing, drawings, geometric tolerances, and shop procedures.

Level 2:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
• Minimum of 1 year experience in related field or entry level Master of Science degree required
• Proficient in written and verbal communication, with developing technical writing skills.
• Basic problem-solving, troubleshooting, and time management abilities.
• Skilled in using PCs, software, and standard analytical tools (e.g., Excel).

• Effective time management skills
• Knowledge of industry standards, quality systems, PLC processes, and manufacturing practices.
• Learning component function, testing, drawings, geometric tolerances, and shop procedures.

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 

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