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 applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
California:
Estimated annual base pay: $102000 (minimum) - $133000 (midpoint) - $163000 (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
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
Key Responsibilities:
Develop Testing Frameworks: Designs and implements comprehensive testing methodologies to assess product performance and reliability.
Lead Testing Projects: Manages and coordinates testing initiatives collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure timely execution.
Analyze Technical Problems: Evaluates complex issues by integrating multiple data sources to identify root causes and devise effective solutions.
Mentor Engineering Team: Provides guidance and support to junior engineers promoting best practices in testing and quality assurance.
Collaborate with Stakeholders: Works with internal and external partners to define testing requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Key Skills:
Test Automation and Control Systems: Proficient in designing developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks with expertise in PLC programming ladder logic LabVIEW and industrial control protocols (e.g. Modbus TCP EtherCAT RS485) for efficient and precise system automation.
Advanced Problem Solving: Skilled in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues across software hardware and system integration layers using innovative and analytical approaches for continuous improvement.
Hydraulic Systems and Test Stand Design: Advanced knowledge of hydraulic systems (e.g. valves actuators pumps circuits) and expertise in designing test stands that integrate hydraulic mechanical and electrical systems for optimal performance and scalability.
Sensor and Instrumentation Integration: Skilled in selecting calibrating and integrating sensors (e.g. LVDTs RVDTs pressure flow temperature sensors) for accurate data acquisition and real-time monitoring.
Data Acquisition and Analysis: Proficient in configuring DAQ systems and analyzing test data using MATLAB Python LabVIEW and Excel to identify trends anomalies and optimize testing strategies.
Technical Expertise and Electrical Systems: In-depth knowledge of testing tools methodologies and electrical systems including circuit design closed-loop amplifier design PCB layout and use of test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
Project Leadership and Collaboration: Experienced in leading testing projects from planning to execution ensuring quality standards while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams and departments.
Effective Communication: Strong ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders ensuring alignment and understanding.
Standards and Compliance: Knowledgeable in industry best practices and standards (e.g. ISO 4413 SAE CE) for testing hydraulic and electrical systems to ensure optimized and compliant processes.
Troubleshooting and Optimization: Expertise in diagnosing and resolving issues performing root cause analysis and driving continuous improvements in system design reliability and efficiency.
Successful candidates typically have:
a bachelors degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field
6 years experience
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.
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Senior IC
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