ENGINEER 2 TEST – Woodward, Inc. – Fort Collins, CO

ENGINEER 2 TEST

Position Purpose:

The Test Engineer 2 (level 2) reports to Technical Leadership and whose focus is performing design and support of low to moderate complexity test systems and equipment. This position requires a moderate level of supervision; complex work is still reviewed by a more senior engineer. In addition, this level may participate in project-specific relationship building with Customers, Suppliers, individuals or organizations.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Performs work that involves the use of conventional engineering practices and standards.
• Designs, supports, improves and tests low to moderate complexity test systems and equipment. Ensures designs meet testability and reliability criteria.
• Participates in process improvements on a project.
• Participates in creation and evaluation of new product test requirements and provides estimates for new test equipment.
• Possibly guides/directs a technician or Level 1 Engineer.

Other Functions:

• May provide repair and maintenance support of test systems.
• May fabricate test systems as required.
• May participate in international and multi-site projects.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

• Basic design and implementation of low and moderate complex boards, circuits and systems.
• Basic knowledge of electronic vendors, manufacturing processes, and procurement methods.
• Train production technicians on theory and design of existing test equipment.

COMPUTER ENGINEER SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

• Develops, tests and supports low to moderate complexity software applications with predefined design.
• Solid knowledge of software development and analysis tools including editors, compilers, linkers, debuggers, code analyzers, version control systems, software testing tools etc.
• Unit testing, debugging, software/hardware integration with oversight.
• Compiles and writes documentation of program development and subsequent revisions.
• Provides guidance to users on program functioning.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

• Perform simple analysis of components without supervision, such as hydraulic, stress and control theory.
• Creates detailed designs using 2D and 3D drafting including dimensioning and tolerancing, and maintains BOMs.

Materials and Equipment Used:

• PC and related equipment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Solid engineering knowledge; solid understanding of component function and testing. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, drawings and standards.
• Solid written/verbal communication skills and presentation skills; basic technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.).
• Solid problem solving & troubleshooting skills and analytical calculation skills.
• Competent knowledge of accuracy analyses, instrumentation calibration theory and tolerance stack-ups.
• Solid use of PCs and associated software.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to effectively operate in the project team environment and communicate with customers.
• Solid knowledge of physical systems and the physics thereof.
• Intermediate use and understanding of analytic, modeling, and/or design software/tools as appropriate.
• Knowledge in a narrow group of test systems.
• Solid knowledge of appropriate internal information management system (ie. ERP, MRP, PLC and Document Storage system) applications.

Education or Formal Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical/Science or International equivalent required.
• Basic Six Sigma tools knowledge required.
• Professional certifications preferred (ie. National Instruments LabView, Test Stand Certificate, etc.)

Experience Required:

• Greater than 1 year in related field or entry level Master of Science degree required.