Viavi Solutions

Provides network performance, optical security solutions

Engineering Technician

Hardware Validation & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOttawa, ON, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Electrical Technologist diploma or equivalent is required.
Basic knowledge of electrical schematics and soldering is required.
Basic knowledge of fiber optics and associated test equipment is required.
Experience with basic hand tools and computer software applications is required.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
Ability to follow instructions and procedures in a team environment is required.
Willingness to learn new techniques and technologies is required.
Good communication skills and ability to document results are required.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support to production, quality assurance, and research and development for current products and new product introduction.
Perform electrical tests on optical and electrical test equipment.
Set up test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and other electronic measuring instruments.
Perform electrical measurements of optical devices using laboratory tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.
Set up fiber optic cables and connectors to establish proper test configurations.
Use computerized test systems to automatically test optical components and subassemblies.
Use computer software programs to generate test reports and graphs.
Calibrate test equipment to ensure accurate measurement results.
Assist engineers in research and development activities by preparing experimental setups and data acquisition.
Prepare samples and test hardware for experiments.
Clean and maintain lab equipment and work areas.
Create bills of materials.
Create components for the component library.

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:

The Engineering Technician position provides engineering support to all departments including production, quality assurance and research & development for current products as well as new product introduction. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing electrical tests on optical and electrical test equipment. This includes setting up test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and other electronic measuring instruments. In addition, this individual will also have the opportunity to learn how to use automated test systems (ATE) which are used in our production facility to test optical components and sub-assemblies.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Responsibilities:

Performing electrical measurements of optical devices using various laboratory tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.
Setting up fiber optic cables and connectors to establish proper test configurations.
Using computerized test systems to automatically test optical components and subassemblies.
Utilizing computer software programs to generate test reports and graphs.
Calibrating test equipment to ensure accurate measurement results.
Assisting engineers in research and development activities by preparing experimental setups and data acquisition.
Preparing samples and test hardware for experiments.
Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment and work areas.
Bill of Materials creation
Component creation for component library

Qualifications:

Electrical Technologist diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of electrical schematics, and soldering
Basic knowledge of fiber optics and associated test equipment.
Experience with basic hand tools and computer software applications.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to follow instructions and procedures in a team environment.
Willingness to learn new techniques and technologies.
Good communication skills and ability to document results.

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.

Job Posting Pay Range:

39,078

72,573

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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