Engineer Materials I

Woodward, Inc.; Windsor, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Legal assistance

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. in Windsor, Colorado is seeking a motivated Materials Engineer I to join our team.

In this entry-level role, you will perform materials testing, evaluation, and certification to support engineering and manufacturing processes, gaining hands-on experience. The position offers a robust total rewards package, relocation assistance, and a baseline base pay range of $65,000–$89,000 with bonus opportunities, 401(k) match, stock contribution, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive

Qualifications

• BS degree in a materials-related field.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Materials testing and evaluation on metals.
• Qualification and certification of joints, finishes, and processes.
• Contamination analysis and data interpretation.
• Failure analysis using SEM and optical tools with reports.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and learn on the job.

Skills

Materials testing

Evaluation

Failure analysis

Metals testing

Documentation

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Education

BS degree

Materials Engineering

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 I Woodward’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 area Estimated annual base pay: $65,000-$89,000 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, including floating 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

• 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 platings
• Contamination 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 procedures.

Other Qualifications

• 4 Year Bachelors BS degree
• Application 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.

What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem‑solving are at the heart of what we do.

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments.

At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem‑solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.