Zeeland, MI, USA
4 days ago
Engineering Development Technician Mechanical - 1st Shift

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. 

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 9.5% annual retirement benefit opportunity 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 hireHome / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Voluntary benefits, including:  Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Paid parental leaveAdoption Assistance  Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus 

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re an Engineering Dev Tech Mech, we have an exciting opportunity for you. 

What’s In It For You 

At Woodward, our “employees” are called and treated as “members” and we’ve created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member.  It’s an inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible environment where members work together for outstanding outcomes.   

What you will be doing 

Safely utilizes basic machine tools to fabricate needed assembly and test tooling and fixtures as necessarySafely sets up and performs testing on new, modified and production product designs under operational conditions per written and verbal instructions from the project/product engineer with moderate assistance or supervisionAssembles new and/or modified mechanical componentsRecords test results (numerical and graphical data); reviews test results for compliance to test objectives and documents test progressModifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications or functional limitsEnsures laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated appropriately


Essential Functions

Qualifications - External

What We Are Looking For 

Ability to effectively work in a team environment and maintain good customer focus. Basic understanding of organizational structure and flow of information in the company. Recognizes problems which are beyond capabilities and seeks help from senior techniciansAbility to read mechanical drawingsAbility to read and use micrometers, measuring tools and gaugesAbility to learn and apply new concepts/techniques to work environment Basic understanding of component function and testing. Learning assembly and test processes, drawings, and geometric tolerances as well as shop standards and proceduresEffective written and verbal communication skills; learning technical writing skillsAbility to learn Windows PC skills, including spreadsheet, word processing, and WISE screensLearning to set up and troubleshoot basic instrumentationLearning appropriate WISE applications such as BOM, Item Master, NCR, EC screens, part trackingBasic knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systemsMaintain proper organization and cleanliness of test set ups, work areas and common areas. Follows all Woodward safety directivesUS – High School Diploma or equivalent certificateCoursework in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry desired2-5 years manufacturing experience with general mechanical/electrical aptitude with some machining ability- requiredA&P license (Aircraft only)- preferredSome travel may be required 

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR and EAR or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce.   ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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