Staff Electrical Engineer (Power Electronics)
Niles, IL 
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Posted 11 days ago
Job Description

Woodward's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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: $122,000 (minimum) $152,500 (midpoint) $183,000 (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, 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

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

Are you ready to make your mark?

The Staff Electrical Engineer reports to the Engineering Leader and is responsible for providing a moderate to high level of product design, mentoring to other Engineers and participation in process improvements, strategic planning, and presentations. This position works under a low level of supervision with a high level of independent work. The Staff Engineer provides awareness and understanding of overall project portfolio, interactions, and issues. This position has a high level of industry/Customer contact and industry awareness. In addition, this position participates in enterprise negotiation and provides technical evaluation of new opportunities within the PLC process.

What you will be doing...

  • Plans, schedules, and coordinates project phases

  • Conducts complex research assignments

  • Promotes process improvements company-wide * Writes product design guidelines

  • Performs conventional engineering practices with complex features

  • Provides support to sales, manufacturing, purchasing, and development

  • Troubleshoots and analyzes system problems independently

  • Sets technical direction on complex projects

  • Ensures designs meet criteria for manufacturability, testability, and reliability

  • Designs, supports, and tests hardware boards and systems.

What we are looking for...

  • BS Degree in Engineering required

  • Greater than 8 years in related field required, including post-graduate experience

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

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans

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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
8+ years
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