Materials Process & Process Engineer 1\2
Boeing is seeking an entry-level chemical engineer to provide technical expertise and support to Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) power system technology development. Successful candidate will support technical leadership in the development of highly efficient power systems incorporating solid oxide fuel cell stacks and steam reformers and utilizing the high heat and mass transport achievable in microchannel devices to maximize performance. The position will involve conducting process engineering calculations, modeling, implementing hardware design, development, fabrication, and testing of microchannel technology, including establishment of functional design requirements and implementation of modern design practices. The successful candidate will contribute to writing proposals for developing business and managing projects and tasks. He/she will participate in inter-disciplinary engineering and scientific project teams, under the direction of senior staff and will also interact with clients. The candidate will be expected to prepare high-quality technical reports and presentations and effectively communicate technical information to a variety of audiences. Occasional travel to customer and subcontractor sites may be required.
Competencies
General• Adaptability
Tries to understand changes in work-group tasks, situations, and the department as well as the logic or basis for change; occasionally seeks information about changes affecting their individual job. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow work group members. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
• Communication
Makes an effort to clarify purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Tries to keep the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. With guidance from others frames messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; tries to use terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Occasionally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; tries to present message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; at times requires guidance from others on how to respond.
• Innovation
Seeks alternative ways to view or define problems. Tries to combine ideas in unique ways or makes connections between disparate ideas; explores different lines of thought; views situations from multiple perspectives; participates in brainstorming approaches/solutions. Focuses on areas for innovation and suggests solutions that address meaningful issues in own work area.
Technical• Engineering Processes
Basic - Basic knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Basic knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business).
Preferred - General knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). General knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business).
• Materials Engr Principles
Basic - Basic ability to apply knowledge of materials engineering and scientific principles to develop, design, analyze, test, and validate solutions for complex systems, sub-systems and designs.
Preferred - General ability to apply knowledge of materials engineering and scientific principles to develop, design, analyze, test, and validate solutions for complex systems, sub-systems and designs.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience section' of this requisition?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 1 - Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 2 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 2 or more years' experience or a Master's degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Other Job related information
Experience and/or academic studies in power system control is desirable. Experience in balance-of-plant and system integration is also desirable. Experience working with both Federal funding agencies and industry is desirable.
- Business Unit Engineering Ops & Tech
- Division Boeing Research & Technology
- Program Mp&St
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Entry
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/09/2012
