Equipment & Tool Engineer - Asset Software & Controls Eng. (Associate, Mid-Level, and Senior)

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Boeing Commercial Airplanes is hiring an Equipment & Tool Engineer (Asset Software & Controls Eng.) 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.

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.

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.

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.

This role focuses on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of production equipment and tooling. 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; 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.

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.

At Boeing, we’re committed to building an inclusive, authentic workplace. 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

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

~ Knowledge of industrial networking, servers, and databases.

~ Programming experience with C#, Java, Visual Basic, or similar

~ PLC programming experience, e.g. 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.)

~ Project management skills

~ 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.

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.

Summary pay range for Associate Level (Level 2) : $89,250 - $120,750

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.