Senior Process Engineer — Semiconductor Ramp

RTX (Raytheon); Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Goleta is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead ramping of new and expanding manufacturing operations in semiconductor/microelectronics. You will coordinate with process engineers, facilities, and external contractors to ensure smooth equipment installations and site readiness.

The role requires 5+ years in process/manufacturing engineering in optics/electro-optics/semiconductor environments; travel may be required; cleanroom work with protective gear may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 5+ years of experience in process/manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in optics/electro-optics/semiconductor/microelectronics environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and implementation of process ramp activities for new and expanding manufacturing operations.
• Partner with process engineers, facilities teams and external contractors to ensure utilities, equipment installations, and factory infrastructure meet process requirements.
• Collaborate with program managers and engineering stakeholders to build and maintain integrated ramp schedules, resource plans, and readiness metrics.
• Drive cross-functional communication to align factory staff, equipment owners, and support teams on ramp execution plans and technical requirements.
• Monitor process performance during early builds and transitions, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvements.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and handoff of new processes and tools to sustaining engineering and operations teams.
• Develop requirements and qualification plans for new equipment procurement.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Semiconductor processing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Metrology tools

Thermal processing equipment

Vacuum processing equipment

Job description

Raytheon Goleta is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead ramping of new and expanding manufacturing operations in semiconductor/microelectronics. You will coordinate with process engineers, facilities, and external contractors to ensure smooth equipment installations and site readiness.

The role requires 5+ years in process/manufacturing engineering in optics/electro-optics/semiconductor environments; travel may be required; cleanroom work with protective gear may be necessary.