Equipment & Tool Engineer (Asset Software & Controls Eng.)

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Production Asset Software & Controls Equipment Engineer Renton WA (737 Program)

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is hiring a Production Asset Software & Controls Equipment Engineer to support production equipment on the 737 program in Renton WA.

If youre driven to turn innovative ideas into reliable production solutions and enjoy working at the intersection of engineering manufacturing and operations this role offers a hands-on opportunity to make a direct impact on aircraft production.

Key highlights

• Hiring across experience levels: Associate Mid-level and Experienced.
• Work on design procurement and sustainment of electrical/electronic automated equipment for manufacture and system functional testing.
• Provide support for manual test and production equipment as needed to sustain airplane production.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Manufacturing Maintenance and Metrology.

What youll do

• Gather requirements from stakeholders and define project scope.
• Evaluate make/buy alternatives and develop specifications and designs (CAD as required).
• Develop and debug equipment software and provide equipment documentation.
• Deliver real-time troubleshooting support for equipment issues that factory personnel cant diagnose.
• Manage project budgets and timelines as required.

Who succeeds here

• Passion for process improvement and efficiency.
• Hands-on mindset and a strong desire to work in the factory with mechanics safety and equipment services.
• Commitment to safety quality and integrity.

Join Production Engineering and collaborate with experts in production quality design and supply chain to guide aircraft from design to delivery. Bring your ideas to Boeing and help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing.

Primary Responsibilities:

This role focuses on the development implementation and continuous improvement of production equipment and tooling. Key duties include:

• Evaluate select and validate hardware and software for automated control systems.
• Implement and validate upgraded hardware and software in production automation.
• Design and implement safety solutions for equipment.
• Analyze equipment data and perform root cause analysis for systemic production issues.
• Develop test and evaluate software and hardware changes.
• Design develop and support equipment network technologies and cybersecurity measures.
• Partner with Operations to define and implement data collection strategies.
• Design improvements or new production equipment to address obsolescence and systemic issues.
• Verify that equipment specifications (materials and software) in final designs meet requirements.
• Troubleshoot production issues affecting quality safety and repeatability; coordinate with stakeholders to implement solutions.
• Lead and manage projects for acquisition or modification of production equipment including budget and schedule management.
• Prepare and release bid and purchase specifications for equipment from suppliers.
• Analyze design/build concepts to ensure producibility and investigate alternative solutions.
• Maintain and enhance data collection systems tracking equipment performance (OEE MTBF MTTR uptime).
• Ensure projects comply with applicable industry electrical and safety codes.
• Maintain configuration and documentation for hardware and software and implement interim workarounds as needed.
• Work cross-functionally with fabrication purchasing finance quality safety services R&D suppliers and vendors.

Dont meet every single requirement Studies show some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every desired qualification. At Boeing were committed to building an inclusive authentic workplace. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt match every qualification we encourage you to apply anyway you may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology) chemistry physics mathematics data science or computer science
• 2 or more years related engineering work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Must be able to work 2nd shift

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 or more years of experience working in a production environment
• 2 or more years of experience in electrical and electronic systems
• 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 Fanuc or similar
• Experience in Automated Test Equipment with PXI PCI VXI IEEE-488 RS-485 Can bus
• Experience with computer aided design (CAD) with AutoCAD Autodesk Inventor or Catia
• Experience administering Windows operating system
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (Windows Office Project Visual Studio etc.)
• Ability to communicate technical information
• Project management skills
• The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.

Union Representation:

This is a union-represented position.

In locations where SPEEA representation applies this job family will be covered by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

Pay and Benefits:

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 for Associate Level (Level 2): $89250 - $120750

Summary pay range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $105400 - $142600

Summary pay range for Senior Level (Level 4): $129200 - $174800

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