Production Test Technician
About the job
- An Associate's degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- One to three years of experience in a manufacturing or production test environment, preferably with optoelectronic or telecommunications equipment.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
- A strong understanding of electronic circuits and test methodologies.
- Experience with test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators.
- Familiarity with fiber optic technology and associated test equipment, such as optical power meters and optical time-domain reflectometers, is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
- Perform functional and performance testing on products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications before shipment.
- Execute standardized test procedures and accurately document test results.
- Perform functional, performance, and environmental testing on optoelectronic, fiber optic, and electrical assemblies and systems.
- Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot failures to the component level using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power meters, and digital voltmeters.
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and improve product quality.
- Set up and maintain test fixtures, equipment, and workstations.
- Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and provide feedback on test procedures and product design.
- Perform basic soldering and rework as needed.
- Document non-conformances and assist in root cause analysis.
- One to three years of experience in a manufacturing or production test environment, preferably with optoelectronic or telecommunications equipment.
- Familiarity with fiber optic technology and associated test equipment, such as optical power meters and optical time-domain reflectometers.
About the company
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, Arizona
Founded
1923
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fiscal 2026 revenue reached $1.518 billion, up 40%, driven by data-center demand.
- Q4 FY2026 NSE revenue hit $353.9 million, up 69.2%, with Spirent contributing $47.7 million.
- VIAVI won $1.1 million SHIELD-6G funding and PCI-SIG Gold Suite acceptance in 2026.
What critics are saying
- January 2026 restructuring cut 5% of staff, proving VIAVI still carries excess cost.
- NSE depends on hyperscaler spending; a capex pause would hit revenue in 2027.
- Traditional wireless testing stays soft; losing one large data-center customer would crush growth and multiples.
What makes Viavi Solutions unique
- VIAVI couples Spirent assets with TestCenter for Ultra Ethernet and 1.6T AI-fabric validation.
- Vertex 6.0 emulates 6G and Wi-Fi 7/8, spanning cellular, military, and aerospace.
- CyberFlood CF50 and Xgig PCIe 6.0 create one vendor stack for security and compliance.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan