Electroplating Process Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-07-08

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.

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is growing! RVS is a world leader in Advanced Packaging and Materials Research and Development.  We have an immediate opportunity for an Electroplating Process Engineer to join our 3D Integration and Imaging Sensors group. This is an opportunity to contribute to a team developing cutting-edge solutions for RF devices and EO imaging systems by leveraging 3D integration technologies and state of the art materials. You will solve some of the most challenging customer requirements while working in a fast-paced highly technical environment developing and implementing leading technologies. We provide the opportunity for non-stop learning - the rewards of succeeding at this level make RVS a compelling place to grow your career.  

What You Will Do: 

• Support fabrication operations by providing technical support in fabrication processes; working with a team of technicians and engineers in a wafer fabrication clean room setting.
• Maintaining current processes, optimizing existing processes, and training in safe and efficient operations of the Electroplating process cells.
• Taking ownership and responsibility for supporting the manufacturing activities of plating processes and equipment.
• Sustaining processes to meet product specifications & manufacturing process flows, maintaining operating instructions for process and equipment.
• Maintaining statistical process controls for process optimization; trouble shoot and resolve process issues to support the manufacturing process and improve work cell process yields.

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in Electroplating, Material Science, Wafer Fabrication and/or Semiconductor.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in a 200mm manufacturing environment.
• Experience with sustaining existing electroplating processes to meet product specifications & manufacturing process flows, maintaining operating instructions for process and equipment. 
• Ability to solve technical problems, project ownership, meeting deadlines, and multitasking.
• Thorough sense of ownership, drive, and dedication to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams to improve processes.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, including technical writing for summarizing data and findings, writing process and equipment specifications and work instructions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition 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.

This position is an onsite role – Lompoc, CA:

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