Engineer Materials I

Woodward,-Inc.; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) match 4.5%

Stock contribution 5%

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

EAP and life insurance

Referral bonus

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Woodward’s Windsor, Colorado location is seeking an entry-level Materials Engineer I to join our team. You will perform materials testing, evaluation, and certification to support engineering and manufacturing processes, gaining hands-on experience in materials analysis, failure investigation, and qualification of components and processes.

You will collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams while performing tensile and fatigue testing across temperatures.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or materials science.
• Entry-level role; willingness to learn and grow.
• Fundamental understanding of materials and testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Conducts microstructure evaluation, residual stress, and hardness tests on metals.
• Performs qualification of braze joints, welds, EDM surfaces, coatings, heat treatments, and platings.
• Produces data for metals analysis and collaborates on material identification.
• Conducts failure analyses using SEM and optical instruments; documents findings and corrective actions.
• Supports learning and development by collaborating with senior materials engineers.
• Performs tensile and fatigue testing at room and elevated temperatures; interprets data for design use.

Skills

Materials testing

Failure analysis

Tensile testing

Fatigue testing

Technical writing

Education

BS degree in engineering

Tools

PC software

Job description

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.Materials Engineer IWoodward’s Windsor, Colorado location is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Materials Engineer 1 to join our team. In this entry-level role, you will perform materials testing, evaluation, and certification to support our engineering and manufacturing processes. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in areas such as materials analysis, failure investigation, and qualification of components and processes, while collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.Relocation Compensation Offered For Relocation to the Windsor, Colorado areaEstimated annual base pay: $65,000-$89,000All 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 members12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hireVacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.Paid parental leave.Adoption AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional LifeMember referral bonusSpouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible SpendingVoluntary benefits, including:Home / Auto Insurance discountsWhole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military LeaveKey Responsibilities:Materials Testing and Evaluation: Conducts tests such as microstructure evaluation, residual stress, and hardness testing on various metals.Qualification and Certification: Performs qualification of braze joints, weld joints, EDM surfaces, coating, consumables, heat treatments, and platingsContamination Analysis: Produces data for metals analysis and collaborates with others for material identification and interpretation.Failure Analysis: Conducts failure analyses focused on specific, single-component issues using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and optical instruments. Prepares report that documents findings and corrective actions.Learning and Development: Gains knowledge and skills by learning from more senior materials engineers.Tensile and Fatigue Testing: Performs mechanical testing of various materials at room and elevated temperatures. Captures and interprets data to share with engineering and product design.Key Skills:Basic engineering knowledge and understanding of component and material functions, with familiarity in common technical references like ASM Handbooks.Ability to learn in-house special processes, engineering drawings, and associated standards.Effective written and verbal communication skills, with growing proficiency in technical writing and presentations tailored to the audience.Basic problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical calculation abilities.Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the theory behind quantitative measurement techniques.Proficiency in using PCs and associated software, with the ability to learn equipment-specific and application-specific tools.Strong time management and organizational skills.Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.Basic knowledge of internal information management systems and familiarity with job-relevant documents and proceduresOther Qualifications:4 Year Bachelors BS degreeApplication window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.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.