Process Controls Engineer (Experienced, Senior or Principal)

Process Controls Engineer (Experienced, Senior or Principal)

Company: The Boeing Company

Job ID: 00000428593

Date Posted: 2024-07-08

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.

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.

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 requires an active U.S. Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).

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 principles
• 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 troubleshooting
• Ability to integrate multiple pieces of equipment or stations into a system
• Experience with valve, pump and compressor control principles and systems
• 5+ years of experience in programming (e.g., C++, Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens SCL, Siemens Graph, Siemens WINCC SCADA, Java, XML, C#, IEC 61131-3), and 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience Level: Individual Contributor - 4

Job Type: Regular

Job Code: 6K8CI4 (645)

Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

Boeing is committed to protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values.