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Boeing is hiring a Entry-Level or Associate Equipment & Tool Designer Technician – Additive. This is a full-time role in USA - Tukwila. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for an Entry-Level or Associate Equipment & Tool Designer Technician – Additive Manufacturing and Prototyping in Tukwila, WA.
In this role, you will oversee the full life cycle of printing and post-processing additive manufactured parts, from initial design to final quality assurance. You will provide technical support for engineering changes, investigate and develop basic to moderately complex equipment and tooling concepts, participate in design reviews, create and revise drawings and models to support the build plan. Utilizing multiple technologies across both additive and traditional fabrication methods, you will perform self-checks of designs for compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors, and regulatory requirements.
Additionally, you will maintain hardware and software configurations and assist in user training development. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring efficient and high-quality additive manufacturing processes for aerospace products.
Position Responsibilities Include:
Design & fabrication of additive manufactured prototypes and developmental parts, from initial concept to final product
Operate a variety of additive manufacturing equipment. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Stereolithography (SLA), PolyJet, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) & Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
Create operation and quality documents for multiple Additive manufacturing (AM) processes
Use of hand and manual machine tools to finish AM parts
Creating build files using applicable software, machine prep, material selection, cleaning parts, and final assembly including use of adhesives and finishes
Customer coordination regarding process and design for AM
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
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
Experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
Experience in additive manufacturing
Experience using hand tools and/or hand-held power tools
Experience in mechanical design for additive manufacturing parts/methods
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Level 2: 1 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience using precisions measuring equipment
Spray painting models and assemblies
Ability to learn and support in fast paced Research and Development (R&D) environments
Ability to collaborate with both our team and our customers
Focus on customer needs and ability to work directly with customers towards goals
Ability to obtain security clearance
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.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
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: Entry-Level (Level 1) $51,000 – $69,000
Summary pay range: Associate Level (Level 2) $61,200 – $82,800
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Not ApplicableRelocation:
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 awardShift:
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Where is the Entry-Level or Associate Equipment & Tool Designer Technician – Additive position at Boeing located?
This position is based in USA - Tukwila. Boeing has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Entry-Level or Associate Equipment & Tool Designer Technician – Additive at Boeing earn?
Boeing has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Entry-Level or Associate Equipment & Tool Designer Technician – Additive role at Boeing posted?
This role was posted on July 21, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Entry-Level or Associate Equipment & Tool Designer Technician – Additive role at Boeing entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Boeing has listed.
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