Engineering Dev Tech Electrical

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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.
Dev Tech-Electrical Level 1 or 2
Estimated Base Hourly Rate Level 1: $23.08-$30.29
Estimated Base Hourly Rate Level 2: $26.44-$34.62
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:
o Home / Auto Insurance discounts
o Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
Level 1:
Key Responsibilities:
Electrical/Electronic Assembly: Assemble basic electrical components and systems under direct supervision, following established procedures.
Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Identifies simple issues with electrical components and systems, using standard troubleshooting techniques and tools. Seeks assistance for more complex problems
Testing and Analysis: Conducts routine electrical tests with provided instructions. Records and reports test results to engineering or supervisory staff.
Process Improvement: Suggests minor adjustments to tools or techniques to improve efficiency based on direct observations. Follows established processes and documentation.
Team Leadership: Works cooperatively with team members, assisting peers with routine tasks as needed
Key Skills:
Schematics & Drawings: Basic ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and simple diagrams with supervision. Limited understanding of assembly and testing processes.
Assembly of Electrical Systems & Components: Ability to follow established procedures and protocols for assembly of electrical components and systems, adhering to IEC, CE, and UL standards with guidance.
Testing: Familiarity with functional testing concepts and procedures.
Electrical Circuit Principles, Testing & Data Review: Demonstrates a basic understanding of electrical circuit principles and assists in data collection and reporting for simple tests.
Application & Field Use Knowledge: Familiar with basic electrical systems and components. Understands general functions and applications of deployed systems.
Devices and Tools Used: Operates basic mechanical and electrical measurement devices (e.g., multimeters, basic hand tools). Requires supervision for selecting and using tools.
Team Leadership: Demonstrates teamwork and supports peers on assigned tasks. Assists senior technicians when needed
Communication: Communicates findings and results through basic written and verbal communication, with minimal supervision.
Process Improvement: Observes and identifies inefficiencies in processes but relies on guidance to implement changes.
Problem Solving: Assists in identifying and troubleshooting basic issues with electrical systems.
Successful Candidates At This Level Will Also Have:
Can read simple electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings with limited assistance.
Follows documented work instructions, safety procedures, and quality requirements consistently.
Can use a digital multimeter and basic hand tools safely, with guidance when selecting test methods or equipment.
Understands basic concepts such as voltage, current, resistance, continuity, polarity, and simple series and parallel circuits.
Can support functional testing by following test procedures, recording results accurately, and reporting abnormal findings.
Can perform basic troubleshooting by checking connections, wiring, component condition, and test results before escalating the issue.
Communicates clearly with technicians, engineers, and supervisors through brief written updates and verbal explanations.
Works well as part of a team, supports senior technicians, and asks for help appropriately.
Notices recurring issues or inefficient steps and raises improvement ideas without bypassing established procedures.
Demonstrates careful workmanship, attention to detail, safety awareness, reliability, and willingness to learn.
Level 2:
Key Responsibilities:
Electrical/Electronic Assembly: Independently assembles and modifies electrical components and systems. Performs basic troubleshooting with occasional guidance
Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Investigates moderately complex issues with electrical components and systems. Begins to derive solutions with guidance from senior technicians or engineers
Testing and Analysis: Executes routine electrical tests independently and records results. Provides preliminary analysis and feedback to engineering staff.
Process Improvement: Identifies potential areas for improvement and suggests changes to tools, techniques, or processes. Assists in updating process documentation.
Team Leadership: Provides informal training to entry-level technicians and promotes adherence to safety protocols
Key Skills:
Schematics & Drawings: Reads and interprets electrical schematics and diagrams independently. Can make minor modifications with guidance from senior staff.
Assembly of Electrical Systems & Components: Ability to follow detailed assembly instructions, procedures, and protocols. Demonstrates knowledge of IEC, CE, and UL standards and applies them with moderate supervision.
Testing: Ability to create and execute structured test plans.
Electrical Circuit Principles, Testing & Data Review: Demonstrates an intermediate understanding of electrical circuit principles, and conducts data collection and reporting.
Application & Field Use Knowledge: Has a working knowledge of deployed electrical systems and component functions. Provides input on field applications.
Devices and Tools Used: Independently selects and uses standard mechanical and electrical measurement devices. Constructs simple fixtures or tools to assist with testing and assembly.
Team Leadership: Occasionally leads small tasks or groups under supervision. Provides guidance to entry-level technicians.
Communication: Produces clear and concise test reports. Communicates findings to peers and supervisors effectively.
Process Improvement: Suggests improvements to existing processes or tools and assists in implementing changes.
Problem Solving: Troubleshoots moderately complex issues using standard techniques. Begins applying structured problem-solving methods like Root Cause Analysis.
Successful Candidates At This Level Will Also Have:
2 to 5 years of experience in electrical assembly, testing, manufacturing, product development, field service, or a related environment.
Able to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and work instructions without extensive supervision.
Comfortable making minor drawing or wiring changes with review from senior technical staff.
Familiar with applicable IEC, CE, and UL requirements, with the ability to apply standards in day-to-day work.
Able to develop and follow organized test plans, record results accurately, and identify unexpected performance.
Understands basic to intermediate circuit principles, including voltage, current, resistance, continuity, grounding, and basic troubleshooting.
Skilled with standard tools such as digital multimeters, insulation resistance testers, oscilloscopes, hipot testers, torque tools, and other mechanical or electrical measurement equipment.
Able to select the correct tool for a task and create simple fixtures or temporary tools to support testing and assembly.
Has practical knowledge of how electrical systems and components are used in the field, including likely installation, operating, and service conditions.
Can troubleshoot moderately complex problems using schematics, measurements, documenta