CMP Production Associate- 2nd Shift

Date Posted:

2025-11-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA570: 425 Commerce Court, Lompoc 425 Commerce Court , Lompoc, CA, 93436 USA

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:

None/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 a CMP (Chemical- Mechanical- Polishing) Production 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 required 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 participating 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:

• Experience with Chemical Mechanical Polishing, Grinding and Scrub Processes
• Experience with CMP operations, including wafer slurry mixtures.
• Experience with safe handling of 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 $29.98 to 36.50  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 designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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