Summary:

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Summary:
VIAVI Solutions is an industry leader in thin film coatings, optical products, specialty pigments, and vacuum technology. We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Equipment Engineering team — the group that designs, develops, and continuously improves the production optical coating equipment that powers our business. You'll own electrical designs from concept through commissioning, work hands-on with advanced coating systems and precision electro-mechanical assemblies, and partner closely with Operations and Maintenance to keep production running at its best.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new electrical and electronic hardware for large-scale optical coating equipment, from schematics through final documentation.
• Create and maintain detailed electrical documentation — including schematics, assemblies, BOMs, and CAD files — ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Manage equipment installations, qualifications, commissioning, and acceptance testing for new and upgraded electronic systems.
• Select components and equipment by analyzing specifications, assessing vendor capabilities, and evaluating reliability to support system upgrades.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical issues on production equipment; drive corrective design changes to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct experimental tests, analyze equipment operating data, and evaluate results to inform design decisions.
• Provide production support to Operations teams, including some off-hours availability, to ensure maximum equipment uptime.
• Collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams on complex technical challenges.
• Support modest domestic and international travel for equipment installations and operational support at VIAVI facilities worldwide.

• ability, to ensure maximum equipment uptime.
• Collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams on complex technical challenges.
• Support modest domestic and international travel for equipment installations and operational support at VIAVI facilities worldwide.

What You Bring

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing precision electro-mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electric Code), NFPA 79 (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery), and NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace).
• Proficiency in electrical schematic design software — SolidWorks Electrical, Promis.e, or equivalent — for the design of electrical distribution and control systems on industrial machinery.
• Familiarity with PLC and HMI programming, including ladder logic, for troubleshooting and process control.
• Strong analytical skills with a methodical approach to root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Effective communicator with the ability to lead projects, contribute as a team member, and present technical findings clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on schedule.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing precision electro-mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electric Code), NFPA 79 (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery), and NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace).
• Proficiency in electrical schematic design software — SolidWorks Electrical, Promis.e, or equivalent — for the design of electrical distribution and control systems on industrial machinery.
• Familiarity with PLC and HMI programming, including ladder logic, for troubleshooting and process control.
• Strong analytical skills with a methodical approach to root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Effective communicator with the ability to lead projects, contribute as a team member, and present technical findings clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on schedule.
• Ability to work in an ITAR setting, and be a US Person as set by USCIS.

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

Job Posting Pay Range:

89,600

to

166,400