Electronic Technician - Precision Machine Tool Maintenance - 87210

As an Electronic Technician specializing in Precision Machine Tool Maintenance, your role will involve the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic and electrical systems in precision machine tools, where attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols are paramount. You will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving issues in complex systems, ensuring that all equipment operates efficiently and meets stringent specifications. Your commitment to quality will be reflected in your ability to collaborate with various teams, maintain accurate records, and comply with all regulatory requirements.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meets regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and rework electronic and associated electrical systems of precision machine tools and other manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with original equipment manufacturer specifications.

• Troubleshoot communication protocols to facilitate the transmission and receipt of information between various machine tool and production systems.

• Utilize open computing architecture to diagnose issues in integrated machine tool and production systems, determining appropriate repair actions.

• Write and edit programs to support maintenance activities, including alignments and ballbars, using knowledge of high-level programming languages.

• Develop test programs and loops to troubleshoot equipment movement for repeatability and accuracy.

• Comply with all Federal, State, and Company regulations while performing duties.

• Collaborate with other crafts to assist in troubleshooting outside the central control system as needed.

• Diagnose malfunctions in systems and components, determining corrective actions to restore optimal operating efficiency.

• Communicate relevant information to succeeding shifts using management-approved methods.

• Work with lower-classification employees on maintenance, installation, repair, retrofit, modification, calibration, adjustment, and testing of precision machine tools and subsystems.

• Maintain equipment records, logs, and updates, preparing reports and schedules as required.

• Plan jobs by coordinating equipment, tools, drawings, and procedures to facilitate job completion.

• Ensure system configurations comply with FAA and accreditation requirements.

• Possess working knowledge of software programming languages (e.g., Boolean, ladder, C+, C++) and numbering systems (binary, octal, hexadecimal).

• Understand electronic theory, computer and networking architecture, microprocessors, and discrete components.

• Use various computing systems and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, meters, laser interferometers, ballbars) to test and adjust electronic components and systems.

• Collaborate with Management, Engineering, Equipment Manufacturers, and Vendors to analyze and recommend improvements for facility and equipment design.

• Maintain and utilize schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, technical documents, and applicable specifications and codes.

• Develop and use electronic, electrical, and electromechanical test equipment and measuring devices as required.

• Perform tasks associated with other job classifications when necessary to complete assignments.

• Obtain and maintain applicable licenses, certificates, and certifications.

• Troubleshoot and maintain electronic control devices, spindle systems, sensors, servo systems, PID loops, transducers, feedback technologies, magnetic devices, and electrostatic discharge systems.

• Repair digital electronics, serial/parallel bus transmission systems, high-frequency circuitry, analog devices, and printed circuit boards.

Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:

• Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs. to 15-35 lbs.

• Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.

• Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.

• Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.

• Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.

• Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position must 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. 

Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via “Find Jobs” in Boeing/Workday will be considered as this job is not installed in QTTP (Quality Through Training Program).

Basic Qualifications:
Relevant experience can include academic qualifications, military service, or other industry-related roles. 

• 3+ years of electronic/electrical experience in any of the following fields: machine tool maintenance, industrial electronic and/or electrical maintenance field, or military electronic/electrical system maintenance.

• 1+ years' experience troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLC) OR Functionally Equivalent Control Systems, such as related fields including military, shipboard, aircraft support, weapons systems, or industrial automation platforms.

• Ability to work at heights up to 125 feet above ground level and pass Fall Protection Training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial setting maintaining and troubleshooting equipment.

• Experience reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, material processes, schematic and diagrams.

• Experience working around 3 phase, industrial voltages 480v, 277v, 208v.

• Ability to work around electromagnetic fields as a result of various types of production equipment.

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this position must successfully complete the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Typical Education & Experience:

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Relocation:

• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 Statement:

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Shift Work Statement:

• This position is for a variety of shifts. Working in other shifts and/or overtime varies based on business needs.

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: $47.00/hour, with potential to earn up to $62.45/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.