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Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Engineer (Mid-Level, Lead or Senior)

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2025453388 Category Engineering - Production Role Type Onsite Post Date May. 18, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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. Find your future with us.

Production Engineering origination within Boeing Space Electronics is seeking a Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Engineer (Mid-Level, Lead or Senior) who’ll be responsible for the entire SMT process, from setup and programming to troubleshooting and continuous improvement of SMT equipment used in PCB assembly. This includes ensuring smooth production workflows, minimizing downtime, optimizing machine performance, and achieving high-quality production standards. This position will be based out of El Segundo, CA.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Establish procedures, standards, protocols and reporting requirements.

  • Utilize lean manufacturing tools; recommend improvements in production methods, standards, tooling, equipment, layout, procedures, product designs, and performance efficiency.

  • Support engineering and manufacturing activities for all Surface Mount operations including programming, calibrating, and operating equipment and machines.

  • Develop preventive maintenance plans, troubleshooting and support of repairs on SMT machines and equipment.

  • Design and modify solder paste stencils and other SMT tooling and shop aids.

  • Develop SMT rework thermal profiles to perform rework and repair of electronic assemblies.

  • Configure and optimize SMT machines and equipment for building electronics assemblies, including requirements for new designs.

  • Maintain build schedule targets by resolving production issues, while maintaining the integrity of manufacturing and design requirements.

  • Facilitate a close relationship with the engineering team during design, build, and test to provide continuous feedback required for design improvement. 

  • Develop and execute Statistical Process Control for Manufacturing processes.

  • Work with the design team in response to manufacturing problems, parts obsolescence, and requirement changes.

  • Support the transition of products from development to volume production and identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost.

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

  • Excellent knowledge of IPC & J-STD-001.

  • 3+ years of experience with Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Manufacturing Engineering and Process Design.

  • 3+ years of experience working with and maintaining Surface Mount Technology (SMT) machines and equipment such as: Solder Paste Printer, Solder Paste Inspection, Pick and Place, Reflow Oven, Automated Optical Inspection, etc.

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawing and documents, CAD files, instructions, operation manuals, safety rules, etc.

  • Interpersonal and language skills to collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels within the organization as well as external stakeholders.

  • Knowledge of problem-solving tools to continually improve processes while eliminating defects and errors.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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 Mid-Level: $96,050 – $129,950

Summary pay range for Lead: $117,300 – $158,700

Summary pay range for Senior: $142,800 – $193,200


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 02, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is 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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