Electronics Associate I

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. 

Estimated annual base pay: $18.27(minimum) - $24.04(midpoint) - $29.33(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:

• Tests production modules and/or systems following written procedures at basic level
• Troubleshoots failing units down to the component level under close supervision
• Drives Quality Notifications process to hit minimum turnaround time
• Creates documentation as required by written procedures
• Collaborates with Engineering to develop and improve Woodward testing capabilities
• Follows Work Instructions and Engineering Instructions as required
• May conduct on the job training of others
• Supports continuous improvement activities
• Utilizes lean manufacturing techniques per the Woodward Production System
• Performs Quality tests as required
• Performs non-conformance reporting and transactions
• Electronics Technician Only: Rework printed circuit boards using common soldering tools per applicable standards at basic level

Key Skills:

• US – Associate's Degree preferred
• Basic knowledge of electro-mechanical theory
• Basic ability to apply a systematic problem-solving approach
• Ability to read and understand many different types of documentation (i.e. schematics, build books, bills of materials)
• Ability to learn and apply a variety of basic computer applications
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Ability to perform module replacements, wiring and cabling according to wiring diagrams, schematics and engineering drawings
• Basic ability to troubleshoot to a modular level
• Basic written/verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory including analog and digital circuits
• Basic ability to remove and replace Through-hole Technology (THT) and basic Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) devices using modern soldering techniques

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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