Process Engineer

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 95,500 - 181,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is seeking a Process Engineer to support Vacuum Dewar fabrication for Infrared Vacuum Dewars in a ISO Class 5 Clean Room with wirebonding and precision alignment capabilities.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience in Process/Manufacturing Engineering, knowledge of Vacuum Processing, Metrology and Infrared Detector Technology, and proficiency with SPC and DOE/ANOVA. Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read schematics are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Process, Chemical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Technicians, Product Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and Equipment Engineers in an ISO Class 5 Clean Room setting.
• Manage process development and improvement projects, including novel processing techniques, yield increases, throughput and safety improvements.
• Review material in WIP, certify operators and conduct hands-on processing testing and failure analysis.
• Use chemicals, metrology equipment, inspection microscope, alignment and bonding tools in a cleanroom environment.
• Handle chemical safety data and advise on safety protocols, including personal protective equipment.
• Develop and deliver presentations, verbal and/or written, to key stakeholders.
• Work with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE/ANOVA).

Job description

Overview

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is a world leader in the research, design and manufacturing of focal plane arrays and flight‑based vision systems. A Process Engineer will support Vacuum Dewar fabrication for Infrared Vacuum Dewars in Wirebond and Precision Alignment in an ISO Class 5 Clean Room.

Responsibilities

• Work with Technicians, Product Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and Equipment Engineers in an ISO Class 5 Clean Room setting.
• Manage process development and improvement projects, including novel processing techniques, yield increases, throughput and safety improvements.
• Review material in WIP, certify operators and conduct hands‑on processing testing and failure analysis.
• Use chemicals, metrology equipment, inspection microscope, alignment and bonding tools in a cleanroom environment.
• Handle chemical safety data and advise on safety protocols, including personal protective equipment.
• Develop and deliver presentations, verbal and/or written, to key stakeholders.
• Work with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE/ANOVA).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Process, Chemical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Background in Vacuum Processing, Leak Check, Plating, Photolithography and Metrology.
• Experience with Precision Alignment, Wire Bond, Vacuum Life and Infrared Detector Technology.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings or schematics; good mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with SPC and DOE/ANOVA.
• Computer literacy in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and engineering/manufacturing software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Precision Alignment, Wire Bond, Vacuum Life, Leak Check, Plating, Photolithography and Metrology.
• Experience with Infrared Detector Technology and control systems.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and other standard benefits. Additional benefits may include an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off and holiday pay. Incentive compensation and short‑term and long‑term incentive programs may be offered depending on level and collective‑bargaining status.

Compensation

Salary range: $95,500 – $181,700 USD. The offered compensation will reflect experience, education, location and responsibilities.

EEO Statement

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.