Associate Lab Technician

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Overview

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity.

Technology for today and tomorrow

The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) is a 5500 engineering workforce that contributes to global aerospace growth. Our engineers deliver cutting-edge R&D, innovation, and high-quality engineering work in global markets, and leverage new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IIoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, shaping the future of aerospace.

People-driven culture

At Boeing, we believe creativity and innovation thrives when every employee is trusted, empowered, and has the flexibility to choose, grow, learn, and explore. We offer variable arrangements depending upon business and customer needs, and professional pursuits that offer greater flexibility in the way our people work. We also believe that collaboration, frequent team engagements, and face-to-face meetings bring together different perspectives and thoughts – enabling every voice to be heard and every perspective to be respected. No matter where or how our teammates work, we are committed to positively shaping people's careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing.

With us, you can create and contribute to what matters most in your career, community, country, and world. Join us in powering the progress of global aerospace.

Position Overview

The Boeing Company is looking for an Associate Lab Technician (Electrical and Electronic), for Wire Harness Integration Lab located at Bangalore, India and work with the talented team to facilitate build of electrical harness, as per industry standard specifications. This position will focus on providing 24/7 support to various design teams and stakeholders involved in designing innovative products. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex technical challenges, enhance the lab capability, and safety of operations.

Your dreams go beyond Planet Earth. You are innovative, creative, and challenge the status quo. You work well in teams while also having the ability to work assignments autonomously. Here at Boeing India Engineering you will collaborate with leaders in electronics innovation and pave the way in creating the world's best electrical and electronic solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for execution of Electrical wiring harness build and lab operations in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and Aerospace quality standards for Requirements and Acceptance for Cable/Wire Harness Assemblies.

• Implement manufacturing plans for Electrical Wire Harness Build and Integration

• Utilizes Knowledge of Wire Harness manufacturing process vis-à-vis wire cutting, routing, splicing, crimping, soldering, assembling final harness, testing, inspecting

• Maintains manufacturing BOMs, Tools, Formboards for Wire Harness products.

• Maintains Lab operations documentation like Process Control Records and Work Instructions.

• Validates and ensures wire harness integration and build readiness.

• Interfaces with suppliers and internal stakeholders for material procurement and to build hardware.

• Receives Material and plans storage and inventory management.

• Responsible for marking, labeling and packing and dispatch of completed wire bundles.

• Ensures Tooling and performs Tool Maintenance.

• Implements lean principles and technologies

• Ensures manufacturing process matches defined requirements and process specifications

• Supports in analyzing design/build concepts to evaluate producible design/build definitions

• Participate in the implementation of Lean principles and technologies.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Diploma or equivalent (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics, Industrial Engineering) is required as a basic qualification typically 1 to 4 years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Hands on knowledge of Cable/Wire Preparation, Measuring Cable Assemblies and Wires, Testing Cable Assemblies, Crimp Terminations, Insulation Displacement Connections, Soldered Terminations, Connectorization, Molding/Potting, Splicing, Marking and Labeling, Wire Bundle Securing Shielding, Cable/Wire Harness Protective Coverings, Coaxial and Twinaxial Cable Assemblies, Packing.

• Knowledge of Engineering Fundamentals for electrical design of simple aerospace components/ electrical wire harnesses with awareness on aerospace materials, manufacturing processes and heat treatments etc.

• Experience working with global experts in engineering & manufacturing in cross culture performance and hands on coordination experience working in factory environment

• Reads, understands, and interprets engineering drawings and specifications

• Analyze design/build concepts to evaluate producible design/build definitions

• Be a self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision, positive attitude and highest ethics

• Pro-actively seek information and direction to successfully complete the statement of work

• Must be able to work collaboratively with very strong teaming skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours (early or late as needed) to interface with Boeing personnel around the world

• Fabricates electrical components and systems that include but are not limited to: wire harnesses, chassis, rack mounted equipment, flight test instrumentation trays, troubleshooting and repairs

• Performs mechanical assemblies and fabrications including but not limited to: use of hand tools, drill press, and band saws

• Fabricates and repairs circuit cards including but not limited to: surface mount, through hole component fabrication, applying and removing conformal coats, circuit card troubleshooting, modifications and repairs

• Performs lab compliance tasks such as tool control, FOD and ESD

• Good analytical approach for problem solving, driving the innovations with speed and agility.

• Must be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams within Boeing and external partners

• Must be flexible, with a high tolerance for organizational complexity and ability to work with team members across different cultures and time-zones

• Demonstrate strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Be fluent in written and spoken English and have high degree of proficiency with MS Office tools

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified

• Awareness of AS9100 D quality management system

• Experience in handling repair, maintenance and retrofit processes, practices, and documentation.

• Knowledge of aircraft safety and quality management systems.

• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

• Experience collaborating with multiple team functions.

• Willingness to expand into technical areas without prior experience.
  

Typical Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Diploma (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics, Industrial Engineering) is required as a basic qualification typically 1 to 4 years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  

Relocation:

• This position does offer relocation within INDIA.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 29, 2025

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (India)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.