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

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

Company:

The Boeing Company

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 you’re 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 you’ll 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 can’t 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.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every desired qualification. At Boeing, we’re committed to building an inclusive, authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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): $89,250 - $120,750

Summary pay range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $105,400 - $142,600

Summary pay range for Senior Level (Level 4): $129,200 - $174,800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

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 2 (United States of America)

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