Summary:
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
As Product Engineer you will manage new product introduction and production support engineering for a specific product or group of products, after transfer from design to in-house or outsourced production. You will interface with design, process, test, reliability and manufacturing teams to help solve product issues and production problems. Furthermore you will develop and drive process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.
Key deliverables include:
Develop process for product production and manage new product introductions
Drive continuous improvements across established process life-cycle to deliver greater efficiencies
Develop process flow charts, providing clear instruction around how to build product to increase quality standards and cycle times
Bridge builders – R&D assignment into reality of manufacturing
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
To be successful in this role you will have:
Bachelors degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, Optical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
Knowledge of mechanical optics are crucial to understand how products operate
5+ years experience in manufacturing or technology driven industry (optics)
Experience of delivering continuous improvements within manufacturing or production (Lean or Six Sigma) - Electronics or optical manufacturing desirable.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as assembly, soldering, testing, optical alignment, and box build.
Familuarity with laser, optical, and fiber handling - splicing (single- mode and multi-mode), routing, cleaning connectors, switching, and alignment processes (lenses, fibers, mechanical epoxy setting)
Working understanding of mechanical relationships and assemblies
Ability to perform optical and electrical fault diagnosis on production and field return units.
Desirable:
- Familuarity with optical test equipment (signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, or power meters).
If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.
VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, Optical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
- Knowledge of mechanical optics to understand product operation.
- 5+ years experience in manufacturing or technology-driven industry (optics).
- Experience delivering continuous improvements within manufacturing or production (Lean or Six Sigma).
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as assembly, soldering, testing, optical alignment, and box build.
- Familiarity with laser, optical, and fiber handling (splicing single-mode and multi-mode, routing, cleaning connectors, switching, alignment processes, mechanical epoxy setting).
- Working understanding of mechanical relationships and assemblies.
- Ability to perform optical and electrical fault diagnosis on production and field return units.
- Familiarity with optical test equipment (signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters).
VIAVI Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about VIAVI Solutions and has not been reviewed or approved by VIAVI Solutions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options are described as generous, including paid time off with flexible scheduling and work-from-home arrangements. Feedback suggests some teams implement unlimited or discretionary PTO and respect balance through flexible start times.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness initiatives, annual health exams, and emergency medical coverage for travel. Strong medical allowances and an employee assistance program further reinforce perceived coverage depth.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive programs are highlighted through variable pay and bonus structures that can augment base pay. Feedback suggests twice-yearly bonuses may occur when company performance supports it.
VIAVI Solutions Insights
What We Do
VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in both network and service enablement and optical security performance products and solutions. Our technologies contribute to the success of a wide range of customers – from the world’s largest mobile operators and governmental entities to enterprise network and application providers to contractors laying the fiber and building the towers that keep us connected
