Manufacturing Engineer – Solar Cell Assembly (Experienced)

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. 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 satellites—at 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.

Spectrolab’s factory is located in the north side of Los Angeles, offering access to the city’s world-class culture, dining, and entertainment. The Sylmar location provides convenient “reverse commute” options for people living across the San Fernando Valley—from Sherman Oaks to Pasadena—as 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Bachelor's 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

• 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

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 qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

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

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.

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

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

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• Right to Work (Spanish)