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Manufacturing Engineer – Solar Cell Assembly (Experienced)

Boeing


Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 111350 - 150650
Posted: 20 September 2026 (21 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Manufacturing Engineer Solar Cell Assembly (Experienced)

Company:

Spectrolab Inc.

At Boeing we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. Were committed to fostering an environment for every teammate thats welcoming respectful and inclusive with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Spectrolab Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company seeks a Manufacturing Engineer Solar Cell Assembly (Experienced) to join our Process Engineering group located at our manufacturing facility in Sylmar CA.

Spectrolab Inc. a pioneering leader in space solar power for over 70 years develops the highest-efficiency commercial space solar cells that enable cutting-edge satellite missions. With a legacy of technical excellence and a focus on innovation Spectrolab is powering the future of space exploration and commercial satellitesat a time when a wave of new companies is creating exciting and diverse missions. Join Spectrolab to help deliver the solar technologies that make ambitious space missions possible.

Spectrolabs factory is located in the north side of Los Angeles offering access to the citys world-class culture dining and entertainment. The Sylmar location provides convenient reverse commute options for people living across the San Fernando Valleyfrom Sherman Oaks to Pasadenaas well as straightforward commutes from Santa Clarita and other northern Los Angeles County areas. Spectrolab offers a break from the famously difficult Los Angeles commutes.

Position Responsibilities Include:

  • Supports day-to-day solar cell assembly production processes including set up monitoring and troubleshooting of processes and equipment.

  • Develops and implements production processes and generates/maintains process documentation to ensure correct and consistent process application in production.

  • Develops and monitors SPC and process parameters to identify and correct process drift and identify and implement continuous improvements to product and process.

  • Lead engineering activities for capital equipment introduction including automated resistance welding equipment.

  • Analyzes design/build concepts to evaluate producible design/build definitions.

  • Participates in gated process/product reviews and presents PFMECA and process/training readiness information to both internal and external customers.

  • Leads and implements manufacturing plans and assists in developing and maintaining manufacturing training requirements.

  • Generates and provides rework/repair dispositions and instructions for Non-Conformance hardware and process

  • Assists in the identification of tooling and shop-aid requirements based on manufacturing assembly testing and engineering requirements

  • Identifies leading edge technologies materials or process improvements and targeted automation to improve ergonomics safety cost and schedule.

  • Resolves technical problems of significant impact to performance cost or schedule.

All work is performed 100% onsite in Sylmar CA.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering computer science mathematics physics or chemistry

  • 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role

  • 1 or more years of experience implementing and monitoring statistical process controls

  • 2 or more years of experience in manufacturing assembly or mechanical work

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with solar cell assembly manufacturing such as automated resistance welding coverglass/encapsulation processes automated adhesive dispense pick and place)

  • Experience with solar panel manufacturing processes

  • Maintaining production procedure and documentation

  • Experience Leading or participating in LEAN events (AIW 3P etc.)

  • Experience with Factory Automation business capabilities such as machine tool integration and/or fabrication

  • Experience leading RCCA investigations

  • Experience with Database design/development (SQL preferred).

  • Experience as process trainer (maintain training record).

  • Familiarity with AS9100 NASA AIAA and other Aerospace standards

  • Familiarity with semiconductor wafer processing technologies (wet chemistry photolithography evaporative processing)

  • Experience in hands on troubleshooting & resolving of process and/or test and/or software issues

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) computer science engineering data science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. You must be within commuting distance or relocate at your own expense.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift but must be able to support occasional 2nd shift hours.

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: $111.350 - $150650

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 does not require a Security Clearance.

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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