Experienced Equipment Engineer

Experienced Equipment Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks a highly motivated, organized and strategic Experienced Equipment Engineer at the Huntsville, AL location. This individual will serve as an Electrical Test Equipment Engineer supporting our Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Equipment ensuring production equipment reliability throughout the equipment lifecycle.  

We use predictive analytics and systematic problem solving to perform the RIGHT maintenance at the RIGHT time to keep our systems running at the most optimum efficiency and prevent customer impact due to downtime. We also support design improvements and next generation electronics concept upgrades in support of production and special test equipment design.

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, 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 to support and grow our organization through the development and implementation of Best Practices and Standard Work across all business units. The ideal candidate will have the ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to building a positive culture; in addition, be accountable, adaptable, work as an empowered team member, and be a strong communicator.  Strategic decision-making skills, analytical skills, leader development skills and project management skills are highly desired for this role.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering expertise in test equipment
• Support team members performing engineering and technical activities
• Validate analysis of technical data, influence product engineering design and make technical recommendations
• Ensure compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements
• Participate in tool/equipment try-outs to ensure requirements are met
• Evaluate customer and/or operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
• Support continuous process optimization
• Retrieve and analyze production and downtime data from multiple sources to generate a clear picture of asset reliability and major downtime drivers
• Lead Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts and drive results of the RCCA to production
• Participate in and lead Autonomous Maintenance Workshops (AMW) with production and maintenance personnel
• Drive connectivity of equipment automation to our metrics and supporting functions for current and long-term objectives
• Develop and author preventative maintenance programs and identify spares for production equipment
• Work with minimal supervision in a cross-functional team alongside specialists from manufacturing, quality, safety, and Engineering
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the organization by communicating, collaborating, teaching, and mentoring others
• Ability to occasionally work flexible hours and overtime
• Support design of automated test equipment, development of engineering documentation, and hardware fabrication, integration, and validation testing.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 9+ years of related experience
• 5+ years of experience with test equipment, troubleshooting electronics and performing tests on various products and assemblies using manual or automated test devices
• Hands-on lab experience with power or analog electronics testing or test methodology.
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or computer engineering.
• Subject Matter Expert with test equipment experience
• Experience utilizing lab electronic testing tools (Digital Multimeters (DMM), Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, Function Generators, ...)

Security Clearance:

This position requires the applicant to submit to, and receive, a favorable U.S. Government security clearance. To obtain a security clearance, the applicant will be subject to an extensive background investigation which will require applicants to entail providing detailed information on their regarding education, employment, criminal records, foreign interests/contacts, illegal drug involvement, financial delinquencies, certain types of mental health treatment, alcohol-related incidents and counseling, military service, prior clearances and investigations, civil court actions, misuse of computer systems, subversive activities, and other information. Proceeding with the hiring process following an offer of employment will serve as you’re the applicant’s acknowledgment and agreement to participate in this the U.S. Government security clearance process.

Drug-Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $126,650 - $171,350

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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