Process Engineer

at  Boeing

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Spectrolab, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, seeks a Process Engineer to join our Process Engineering group located at our manufacturing facility in Sylmar, California.
Spectrolab is the world’s leading merchant supplier of the highest-efficiency multi-junction solar cells for spacecraft power systems, with proven reliability drawn from 65 years of space heritage. Spectrolab’s state-of-the-art space solar cells and panels power satellites in Earth’s orbit, as well as the International Space Station. Since its founding in 1956, Spectrolab has led the way in the development of high-efficiency solar cells for space missions. During the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, a Spectrolab product became the first solar panel to be placed on the moon.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide sustaining process engineering support for production of solar cell wafers and solar cell assemblies.
• Maintain process control using Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools, troubleshoot process anomalies, understand operation of process equipment, and provide timely response to manufacturing issues and needs.
• Interact closely with teams within the larger Operations group to achieve organizational goals.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement and breakthrough new product or process ideas to reduce process cycle time, reduce product cost, and improve product performance.
• Support Research and Development (R&D) activities associated with advancing solar cell technologies and reducing the cost of the products.
• Embrace and foster a working culture where safety is a top priority.
• Anticipate and drive innovative solutions to create value.
• Adopt an entrepreneurial mindset and take smart risks.
• Maintain a productive sense of urgency.

All work is performed 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/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 1+ years of experience working with semiconductor processing.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in the semiconductor (III-V, II-VI, or Si) industry.
• Experience in semiconductor processing, solar cell devices, material characterization and analytical techniques.
• Experience with photolithography, thin film (metal and dielectric materials) deposition techniques, wet and dry etch processes, and high temperature annealing processes.
• Experience with gated approach to process and product development and Aerospace industry material and qualification requirements.
• Experience in programming with VBA, LabView, C, C+, C++, SQL.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, statistical process control, and lean principles.

Typical Education & Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation. You must be within commuting distance or relocate at your own expense.
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.
Shift Work:
This position is for 1st shift.
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:82,450 – 111,550.
Applications for this position will be accepted until July 8th, 2024.
Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

• Provide sustaining process engineering support for production of solar cell wafers and solar cell assemblies.
• Maintain process control using Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools, troubleshoot process anomalies, understand operation of process equipment, and provide timely response to manufacturing issues and needs.
• Interact closely with teams within the larger Operations group to achieve organizational goals.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement and breakthrough new product or process ideas to reduce process cycle time, reduce product cost, and improve product performance.
• Support Research and Development (R&D) activities associated with advancing solar cell technologies and reducing the cost of the products.
• Embrace and foster a working culture where safety is a top priority.
• Anticipate and drive innovative solutions to create value.
• Adopt an entrepreneurial mindset and take smart risks.
• Maintain a productive sense of urgency