Chemist

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: $62,000(minimum) - $81,000(midpoint) - $99,000(maximum)

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• 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:

• Analyzes and determines chemistry of solutions (including coolants and additives) used in operations including but not limited to machining, clean lines, chemical/electrochemical processing of materials for products such as fuel controls, actuators and pumps. This includes chemical sourcing and evaluation.
• Supports chemical compatibility and corrosion testing of various materials in corrosive environments. 
• Tests fuel properties such as particle contamination and lubricity of fuel used in test stands on a regular schedule.
• Documents chemistry analysis and findings by creating detailed reports, protocols, and scientific documentation.
• Mixes chemical solutions needed for production departments, for the materials lab and for other departments as necessary.
• Ensures laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated appropriately
• Assists development with fuel testing during design assurance testing, certification testing, etc.
• Tests and analyzes products to determine strength, stability, purity and chemical content and then records the test results (numerical and graphical data); reviews test results for compliance to test objectives and documents test process
• Solves routine chemistry problems with little or no assistance
• Coordinates corrective actions for out of control events in production
• Develops process flow diagrams for new/existing products and leads/participates in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

Key Skills:

• Solid understanding of chemical and lab safety requirements
• Ability to effectively operate in the project team environment and communicate with customers (i.e. witness testing, customer visits and other similar situations)
• Ability to use a wide range of precision instruments and equipment such as RAMAN, FTIR ATR, and IR Microscope for spectra analysis.
• Advanced written/verbal communication skills and presentation skills; solid technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.)
• Solid use of PCs and associated software. Some experience using spreadsheets and word processing.
• Advanced problem solving and troubleshooting skills and analytical calculation skills
• Ability to read and understand an MSDS/SDS
• Knowledge of Six Sigma principles and lean manufacturing techniques/processes in order to improve operational effectiveness
• Attend continuing education classes to stay current on changing regulations

Successful candidates typically have:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with a strong background in analytical and organic chemistry.
• Greater than 2 years’ experience in chemistry lab and production environments or a combination of experience and advanced degree
• Experience with organic fluids, machine coolants, corrosive agents, and hydrocarbon fuels

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.