Associate Fluids & Lubrications Lab Technician

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The Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T) organization is seeking an Associate Fluids & Lubrications Lab Technician to work with the Fluids and Lubrication Technology team in Seattle, Washington.

This is a diverse team of subject matter experts that apply a chemical understanding of fluids and lubricants as well as the systems that they are used in to define specification requirements and provide support to manufacturing and in-service products across the Boeing enterprise. The team member will support the laboratory testing of materials to ensure that standards are met and assist in failure analysis.

Position responsibilities:

• Maintains a clean, safe and compliant laboratory environment including implementation of 5S requirements and laboratory standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
• Maintains laboratory equipment including calibration certification
• Performs tests to qualify new tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes to meet requirements
• Performs quality assurance (QA) testing of fluids and lubricants
• Leads, coordinates and conducts complex analysis of failed parts and processes to reduce or eliminate future failures. Generates test plans, identifies and categorizes failure, determines root cause and documents results and recommendations
• Leads the proposal, development and validation of revisions to procedures and specifications
• Prepares laboratory for audits

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location option.

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience using Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and Word
• Experience working in a chemical or petroleum laboratory
• Associate’s degree or higher in chemistry, biology, or materials science

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience documenting and clearly communicating test results to customers
• Experience interacting with customers to coordinate testing requirements and schedule
• Experience performing laboratory testing to standards (i.e. ASTM, SAE)
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or materials science
• Experience operating analytical test equipment including ICP, XRF, FTIR, distillation apparatus, flash point testers, viscometer, titration, optical microscope
• Experience working efficiently and accurately perform routine testing

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor, 3 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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 2nd shift 12:00PM - 8:30PM start time from Sunday through Thursday.

Union:

This is a union represented position

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.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $56,100 - $75,900

Export Control Requirements: 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.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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.