Functional Test Electrical Equipment Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Senior Level)

Functional Test Electrical Equipment Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Senior Level)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000391491

Date Posted:

2023-11-01

Location:

USA - Renton, WA

Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing Company is seeking several Equipment Engineers to design, procure, and sustain electrical/electronic automated equipment used in the manufacture and system functional testing of commercial airplanes.  Also, to support other manual test and production equipment as needed to sustain airplane production.  Work in a team environment or solo depending on project complexity.  Provide real-time support to assist in troubleshooting any equipment related problems that can't be diagnosed by factory personnel.

Typical projects involve gathering requirements from project stakeholders which generally include airplane Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Metrology.  Develop project scope and evaluate alternatives to make/buy.  Develop specifications and/or designs using CAD system as required.  Develop and debug software as required.  Provide equipment documentation as required.  Provide project management, including obtaining and managing project budgets.

A successful candidate in this role will have passion, creativity, and an insatiable desire for process improvement and efficiency. They will also have a strong desire to be out in the factory, interacting with mechanics, safety, and equipment services, and directly supporting the production system. In Production Engineering, we need highly responsible professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity.

Our Teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Mid-Level, and Experienced candidates.

Primary Responsibilities:

This is an equipment and tooling development, implementation, and improvement role. Your duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Hardware and software evaluation and down select
• Implement and validate upgraded hardware & software into automated control systems
• Implement safety solutions to equipment
• Analyze data to perform root cause analysis of systemic production issues of automated equipment
• Develop, test, and evaluate software/hardware changes
• Design, develop, and support equipment network technology and cybersecurity
• Collaborate with Operations to develop and design data collection strategies
• Develop design improvements of new production equipment to address systemic or obsolescence issues
• Verifies equipment specifications (materials and software) included in final designs meet requirements
• Troubleshoots current production issues related to quality, safety, and repeatability
• Coordinates with affected parties to determine problems and implement solutions
• Leads and manages projects involving the acquisition or modification of production equipment
• Develops and releases bid and purchase specifications for equipment needs from suppliers
• Collaborates with other members of your Engineering Team, as well as other departments such as fabrication, purchasing, finance, and operations,

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Boeing, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Authorization Statement:

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an accredited course of study in engineering or a related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in an engineering discipline
• Minimum 1 year of experience with production systems in a manufacturing or engineering capacity
• 2 or more years of experience in electrical and electronic systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Electrical or Computer Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Experience with systems diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of industrial networking, servers, and databases.
• Programming experience with C#, Java, Visual Basic, or similar
• PLC programming experience, e.g. Siemens, Rockwell,