Associate Process Engineer
Boeing · Sylmar, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $99k–$133k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 70+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Boeing (aerospace & defense) in Sylmar, CA. Provide sustaining process engineering support for production of solar cell wafers and solar cell assemblies.
- They ask for
- 70+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, SPC
- Base pay
- $99k–$133k
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $124k–$171k. This one lists $99k–$133k.
Median of the low and high ends of 49 live postings that list pay, out of 78 process engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 77 other live process postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 21% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (70+ vs 5+)
Typical $124k–$171k, from 47 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 47%
- Team leadership 26%
- DOE 24%
- ✓ SPC 23%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 23%
- New product launch 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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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 operation of process equipment, and provide timely response to manufacturing issues and needs
- ◆Interact closely with teams within the larger Operations group to achieve organizational goals
- ◆Identify and execute continuous improvement and breakthrough new product or process ideas to reduce process cycle time, reduce product cost, and improve product performance
- ◆Support Research and Development (R&D) activities associated with advancing solar cell technologies and reducing the cost of the products
- ◆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
Basic
(Required Skills/Experience)
- ✓Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent
qualifications
directly related to the work statement
- ✓1+ years of experience working with semiconductor processing
(Desired Skills/Experience)
- ✓Experience in the semiconductor (III-V, II-VI, or Si) industry
- ✓Experience in semiconductor processing, solar cell devices, material characterization and analytical techniques
- ✓Experience with photolithography, thin film (metal and dielectric materials) deposition techniques, wet and dry etch processes, and high temperature annealing processes
- ✓Experience with gated approach to process and product development and Aerospace industry material and qualification
requirements
- ✓Experience in programming with VBA, LabView, C, C+, C++, SQL
- ✓Knowledge of statistical analysis, statistical process control, and lean principles
Requirements
Not Applicable
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
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Associate Process Engineer
Company
Spectrolab, Inc.
Spectrolab, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, seeks an Associate Process Engineer to join our Process Engineering group located at our manufacturing facility in Sylmar, CA .
Spectrolab, Inc., a pioneering leader in space solar power for over 70 years, develops the highest-efficiency commercial space solar cells that enable cutting-edge satellite missions. With a legacy of technical excellence and a focus on innovation, Spectrolab is powering the future of space exploration and commercial satellites—at a time when a wave of new companies is creating exciting and diverse missions. Join Spectrolab to help deliver the solar technologies that make ambitious space missions possible.
Spectrolab’s factory is located in the north side of Los Angeles, offering access to the city’s world-class culture, dining, and entertainment. The Sylmar location provides convenient “reverse commute” options for people living across the San Fernando Valley—from Sherman Oaks to Pasadena—as well as straightforward commutes from Santa Clarita and other northern Los Angeles County areas. Spectrolab offers a break from the famously difficult Los Angeles commutes.
Position
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.
Relocation
This position does not offer relocation. You must be within commuting distance or relocate at your own expense.
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 Associate (Level 2): $98,600.00 - $133,400.00
Language
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Safety Sensitive
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance
This position does not require a Security Clearance.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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