Viavi Solutions

Provides network performance, optical security solutions

Senior Test Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOttawa, ON, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

A four-year Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering, Physics, and/or Electrical Engineering is required.
At least four years of experience developing automated tests, including hardware and software, is required.
Knowledge of fiber optic communications technology, such as power meters, spectrum analyzers, and OTDRs, is required.
Experience programming with LabWindows CVI and LabVIEW is required.
Experience with a structured programming language such as C or C++ is required.
Python or other scripting-based programming experience is required.
SQL database programming experience for test record and data management is required.
Project planning and management skills are required.
Knowledge of Lean principles or equivalent process-improvement and data-analysis experience is required.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time to Asian contract manufacturing sites is required.
English is the primary language.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement cost-effective methods for testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment across product development and manufacturing.
Prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures for new products.
Plan the labor, schedules, and equipment required to test and evaluate standard and special devices.
Support new product introduction and provide secondary support to Asian contract manufacturing sites.
Ensure high-quality, reliable test methods and approaches are designed into automated test systems for manufacturing and service of fiber optic lab test equipment.
Partner with R&D during new product introduction and support products through their lifecycle.
Work closely and co-locate with R&D at the Ottawa office.
Lead new product introduction for the MAP optical test platform.
Provide design-for-test direction to R&D at the concept stage of new product development.
Develop tests and continuously improve test solutions for the MAP series product portfolio.
Design, develop, and influence automated production systems needed to implement the product test strategy.
Develop manufacturing, service, and configuration strategies for new products, and optimize manufacturing and service calibration and testing.
Plan projects to ensure production systems are developed, debugged, and validated in time for production pilot runs.
Partner with R&D and manufacturing engineering to develop reliable test systems, jigs, and fixtures that are ready for contract manufacturing.
Use Gage R&R and measurement-system evaluation tools during new product introduction to ensure stable test systems are deployed in manufacturing and service.
Install and validate production systems at the final production facility, usually at a contract manufacturer in Asia.
Support the TL9000 periodic re-test program for the VIAVI MAP series portfolio.
Define and document product test strategy starting at the product concept phase.
Optimize test cycle time while maintaining effective, agreed-upon test coverage.
Ensure test coverage and capability meet requirements within specified budget constraints.
Ensure compliant Gage Repeatability and Reliability.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience in fiber optics is strongly preferred.
Experience with National Instruments TestStand would be beneficial.
Additional language skills are beneficial but not required.

Summary:

Designs, develops, and implements cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment for all phases of product development and manufacturing. Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products. Plans the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

VIAVI, Ottawa Canada, Fiber Optic Lab & Production Test (FOPLT) Business Unit, has a need for a Senior Test Engineer with the experience and drive to make a difference. This position will directly support new product introduction and perform secondary support for the Asian contract manufacturing sites. Prior experience in the field of fiber optics is strongly preferred.

The purpose of this position is ensuring high quality and reliable test methods and approaches are designed into automated test systems in manufacturing and service for fiber optic lab test equipment produced by the FOPLT Business unit. This position will partner with R&D during new product introduction and continue to support products through their lifecycle.

Primary Role and Responsibilities:

This role will closely partner and be co-located with R&D at the VIAVI Ottawa office.
New Product Introduction (NPI) for VIAVI market leading MAP optical test platform.
Provide DFT direction to R&D at the concept stage of new product development
Test development and ongoing continuous improvement for the test solutions on the MAP series product portfolio.
Design, develop, and influence the various automated production systems required to implement the product test strategy.
Devise the overall manufacturing and service and configuration strategy for new products and optimize manufacturing & service calibration and test.
Detailed project planning to ensure that all production systems are developed, debugged, and validated in time for production pilot run.
Partner with R&D and Mfg. Engineering to develop contract manufacturing ready and reliable test systems, jigs & fixturing.
Effective use of Gage R&R and measure system evaluation tools in NPI to ensure stable test system are deployed in manufacturing and service.
Installation and validation of production systems at the final production facility, usually at contract manufacture in Asia.
Support TL9000 Periodic Re-test program for VIAVI MAP series portfolio.

Metrics:

Documented and defined product test strategy staring at product concept phase.
Optimized test Cycle Time, while maintaining effective and agreed upon test coverage.
Optimal test coverage and capability at specified budget constraints.
Compliant Gage Repeatability and Reliability

Personal skills/attributes and experience:

4-year Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering, Physics and/or Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 4 years’ experience developing automated test, both hardware and software.
Knowledge of fiber optic communications technology – e.g., Power Meter, Spectrum Analyzer, OTDR etc.
LabWindows CVI programing experience, LabVIEW.
Experience with National Instruments TestStand would be beneficial.
Experienced in a structured programming language (such as C / C++).
Python or other scripting based programming experience
SQL database programming experience for test record and data management.
Demonstrated project planning/management skills.
Process improvement and data analysis – knowledge of Lean principles or equivalent experience.
Must be a self-starter, strong team player and demonstrate leadership skills.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time to Asia contract manufacturing site.
Language - English primary. (Additional language skills beneficial but not a requirement).

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.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Job Posting Pay Range:

85,680

159,120

Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.

About the Company

Viavi Solutions

Provides network performance, optical security solutions

VIAVI Solutions provides test, measurement, and assurance products for networks and services, along with optical security solutions. It serves mobile operators, governments, enterprise networks, and infrastructure contractors, offering hardware and software tools to design, deploy, monitor, and verify network performance and security. Unlike many competitors, VIAVI combines breadth across telecom networks with optical security capabilities and serves a global customer base, enabling end-to-end validation and protection of critical infrastructure. The company’s goal is to help customers deploy and operate reliable, high-performance networks and services while ensuring security and compliance.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Chandler, AZ
Founded: 1923

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