Associate Process Engineer
About The Position
Spectrolab, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, is seeking an Associate Process Engineer for its Process Engineering group at its manufacturing facility in Sylmar, California. Spectrolab develops high-efficiency commercial space solar cells for satellite missions. The role provides sustaining process engineering support for production of solar cell wafers and assemblies, supports manufacturing and research and development activities, and helps improve process cycle time, product cost, and product performance. The position works closely with teams across Operations and supports a workplace culture that prioritizes safety, innovation, smart risk-taking, and a productive sense of urgency. The position is classified as Associate (Level 2), works Shift 1, and requires compliance with U.S. export control requirements. Applicants must meet the U.S. Person definition. The role does not require a security clearance, is not safety sensitive, and does not offer relocation assistance or employment visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
- At least 1 year of experience working with semiconductor processing.
- Meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
- Satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the semiconductor industry, including III-V, II-VI, or silicon.
- Experience in semiconductor processing, solar cell devices, material characterization, and analytical techniques.
- Experience with photolithography; thin-film deposition of metal and dielectric materials; wet and dry etch processes; and high-temperature annealing processes.
- Experience with a gated approach to process and product development and aerospace industry material and qualification requirements.
- Programming experience with VBA, LabView, C, C+, C++, or SQL.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis, statistical process control, and lean principles.
Responsibilities
- Provide sustaining process engineering support for production of solar cell wafers and solar cell assemblies.
- Maintain process control using Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools, troubleshoot process anomalies, understand process equipment operation, and respond promptly to manufacturing issues and needs.
- Work closely with teams within the larger Operations group to achieve organizational goals.
- Identify and execute continuous improvement and breakthrough product or process ideas to reduce process cycle time and product cost and improve product performance.
- Support R&D activities to advance solar cell technologies and reduce product costs.
- Embrace and foster a working culture where safety is a top priority.
- Anticipate and drive innovative solutions to create value.
- Adopt an entrepreneurial mindset and take smart risks.
- Maintain a productive sense of urgency.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
