At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop automated test systems for cutting-edge fiber optic technology.
- Company: Join VIAVI, a leader in network test and monitoring solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, paid time off, and a bonus program.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for travel and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the tech world while collaborating with innovative teams.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience in automated testing required.
The predicted salary is between 85680 - 159120 $ per year.
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.
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 systems 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.
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
- 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 programming 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).
Job Posting Pay Range: 85,680 to 159,120. Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary.
VIAVI empowers Service Providers and IT organizations to manage the network lifecycle for complex 5G and Fiber networks with intuitive instruments, systems and technologies; and our expertise in light management and optical coatings help protect the world's bank notes from counterfeiters, enhance the colors you see, and enable advanced technology such as 3D sensing.
We are a team of thought leaders who have the freedom to support and innovate and look for new effective and efficient solutions for our customers.
Benefits: paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and a bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Statement: VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.
Senior Reliability/Test Engineer employer: Viavi Solutions Canada ULC
VIAVI Solutions is an exceptional employer located in Ottawa, Canada, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives. As a Senior Test Engineer, you'll benefit from a collaborative culture that emphasizes professional growth and development, alongside a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance, and a bonus program. Join a team of thought leaders dedicated to advancing technology in fiber optics, while enjoying the unique advantage of working closely with R&D on cutting-edge projects.
Contact Details:
Viavi Solutions Canada ULC Recruitment Team
