Laboratory Production Associate S3- 2nd Shift

Date Posted:

2026-05-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-LOMPOC-L01 ~ 425 Commerce Ct ~ BLDG L01

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

As an associate involved in the production of Semiconductor materials you will focus on the fabrication of Infrared Materials for Raytheon Vision Systems, a manufacturer that provides leading edge sensing technology.  We are looking for an individual who must demonstrate a safety-first routine. Work consists of a combination of routine production and non-routine engineering support under minimal or no supervision. You will be following ISO-controlled process procedures in an environmentally controlled, semiconductor (cleanroom) environment that requires handling of fragile materials and potentially hazardous process chemicals; this will require use of personal protective equipment. You will draw from your experiences in a related field to assume responsibilities for managing your work area and nominal operation of a laboratory. You will participate in production meetings, actively participate in schedule and priority discussions, work with colleagues to assure optimal workflow.

*2nd Shift– 3:00PM – 11:30PM – Lompoc, CA. This position is an onsite role. *

What you will do:

• Responsible for production execution in a semiconductor laboratory/cleanroom environment

• Thorough understanding of the technical aspects associated with your assigned process and ability to work with process engineering to resolve production issues.

• Use a computer to access work instructions, make technical calculations, timekeeping, perform data entry and on-line training.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma/ GED or Equivalent

• Minimum 2 years of experience with manual and semi-automated processing equipment

• Minimum 2 years of Wafer Semi-Conductor Fabrication experience.

• US Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• More than 2 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing and equivalent.

• Experience in DBH Bonding, Thin Films Deposition, Photolithography, Wet Etch, or other cleanroom Sensor Chip Assembly, fabrication work cells.

• Experience with safe handling process chemicals such as acids and solvents, including use of personal protective equipment.

• Experience with metrology equipment, measurement systems and visual inspections

• Experience with common instruments and tooling for high tech fabrication and assembly to achieve measurement and dimensional targets

• Experience with statistical Process Control

What We Offer:
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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• The hourly range for this role is $27.88 to 37.50  The hourly range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designate