Process Controls Engineer (Experienced, Senior or Principal)

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El Segundo, CA
128K-252K Annually
7+ Years Experience
Aerospace • Information Technology • Cybersecurity • Defense • Manufacturing
The Role
As a Process Controls Engineer at Boeing, you will develop and maintain process control systems, primarily using Siemens control software. Responsibilities include control system design, software lifecycle management, troubleshooting issues, and mentoring junior staff. You will work on complex programs with minimal supervision, showcasing critical thinking and engineering judgment.
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Process Controls Engineer (Experienced, Senior or Principal)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000428593

Date Posted:

2024-10-15

Location:

USA - El Segundo, CA

Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing Company is currently looking for a Process Controls Engineer (Experienced, Senior or Principal). As a Process Controls Engineer you will be part of an amazing, collaborative team working on proprietary programs. As a highly productive, talented, self-motivated, and creative member of Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T), you will work with multiple engineering and support groups, on both ongoing operational efforts and exciting future projects. This position will be based in El Segundo, California.

Within BR&T’s Mission System Technologies (MST) organization, Boeing’s Advanced Computing Technology (ACT) team performs innovation, development and maturation of Advanced Computing and associated subordinate technologies.

This exciting position requires demonstrated experience in control system development and industrial process control systems with Programmable Logic Controllers, a diverse background of project experience, and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and support existing capabilities. 

This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining process control systems and programming necessary for the operation of equipment and machinery used in the processing of chemicals and noble gases; including documenting, developing, implementing and sustaining equipment and machines for the production, review and approval/comment for supplier developed control system products, validation and inspection of the end product. This position works under minimal supervision and may provide mentoring, supervision and training to others. Demonstrated critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required.

We are Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T): Boeing's global research and development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace. We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists and bold innovators; Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future!

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Position Responsibilities:

  • Control System design based on operating objectives and stakeholder requirements

  • Software requirements and functional flow chart development derived from Control System design

  • Control system software development in a Siemens environment (Siamatic PL)

  • Plan, develop & maintain new and existing applications

  • Perform software lifecycle management, including requirements analysis, detailed design, coding, unit/integration testing, maintenance, and user support (including documentation/training)

  • Troubleshoot and resolve various software and control system issues reported by end users,

  • Plan, develop, select, tailor and deploy software processes, tools and metrics

  • Coach and mentor less experienced department personnel to develop their skills and abilities.

  • Provide guidance, leadership, mentoring and training for technicians

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 requires an active U.S. Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

 

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

  • Experience with industrial control systems including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and instrumentation

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 10+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Understanding of PID controller design and operating principals

  • Ability to read and understand process documentation including Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, functional flow schematics, and control logic descriptions.

  • Ability to clearly communicate and document programs and functional flows such that it is understandable by peers and can be used in debug and trouble shooting.

  • Ability to integrate multiple pieces of equipment or stations into a system

  • Experience with valve, pump and compressor control principals and systems

  • 5+ years of experience in the following areas: programming (e.g., C++, Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens SCL, Siemens Graph ,Siemens WINCC SCADA, Java, XML, C#, IEC 61131-3), operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux)

  • 5+ years of applicable experience in the design, development, operation and maintenance of process equipment control systems with PLCs

  • Ability to implement and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, DeviceNet, RS-232/422/485

  • 1+ years of experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, Access, MS SQL) and database management tasks, including, but not limited to schema design/implementation, scripting (e.g., PL/SQL, stored procedures) and schema-level troubleshooting

  • Successfully adjudicated polygraph within the last five (5) years

 

Typical Education/Experience: 

Experienced (Level 4)

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 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior (Level 5)

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 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Principal (Level 6)

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 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+15 years' related work experience, Master+18 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

 

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.

Shift Work Statement:

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 for Experienced: $128,350 - $173,650

Summary pay range for Senior: $157,250 – $212,750 

Summary pay range for Principal: $186,150 – $251,850 

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 8th 2024

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award


Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - 4

Job Type:

Regular


Job Code:

6K8CI4 (645)


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