Electronic Technician - Precision Machine Tool Maintenance

About the Position

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for an Electronic Technician - Precision Machine Tool Maintenance to join our Equipment Services team in various locations across Washington State.

Responsibilities

As an Electronic Technician specializing in Precision Machine Tool Maintenance, your role will involve:

• Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and reworking electronic and associated electrical systems of precision machine tools and other manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with original equipment manufacturer specifications.
• Troubleshooting communication protocols to facilitate the transmission and receipt of information between various machine tool and production systems.
• Utilizing open computing architecture to diagnose issues in integrated machine tool and production systems, determining appropriate repair actions.
• Writing and editing programs to support maintenance activities, including alignments and ballbars, using knowledge of high-level programming languages.
• Developing test programs and loops to troubleshoot equipment movement for repeatability and accuracy.
• Complying with all Federal, State, and Company regulations while performing duties.
• Collaborating with other crafts to assist in troubleshooting outside the central control system as needed.
• Diagnosing malfunctions in systems and components, determining corrective actions to restore optimal operating efficiency.
• Communicating relevant information to succeeding shifts using management-approved methods.
• Working with lower-classification employees on maintenance, installation, repair, retrofit, modification, calibration, adjustment, and testing of precision machine tools and subsystems.
• Maintaining equipment records, logs, and updates, preparing reports and schedules as required.
• Planning jobs by coordinating equipment, tools, drawings, and procedures to facilitate job completion.
• Ensuring system configurations comply with FAA and accreditation requirements.
• Possessing working knowledge of software programming languages (e.g., Boolean, ladder, C+, C++) and numbering systems (binary, octal, hexadecimal).
• Understanding electronic theory, computer and networking architecture, microprocessors, and discrete components.
• Using various computing systems and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, meters, laser interferometers, ballbars) to test and adjust electronic components and systems.
• Collaborating with Management, Engineering, Equipment Manufacturers, and Vendors to analyze and recommend improvements for facility and equipment design.
• Maintaining and utilizing schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, technical documents, and applicable specifications and codes.
• Developing and using electronic, electrical, and electromechanical test equipment and measuring devices as required.
• Performing tasks associated with other job classifications when necessary to complete assignments.
• Obtaining and maintaining applicable licenses, certificates, and certifications.
• Troubleshooting and maintaining electronic control devices, spindle systems, sensors, servo systems, PID loops, transducers, feedback technologies, magnetic devices, and electrostatic discharge systems.
• Repairing digital electronics, serial/parallel bus transmission systems, high-frequency circuitry, analog devices, and printed circuit boards.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications:

  • 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.

We Offer

• Competitive salary: $47.00/hour, with potential to earn up to $62.45/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.
• Relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid/unpaid time away from work.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

About the Company

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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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.