Early Careers R&D Rotational Program (Mechanical Engineer)

VIAVI Solutions•Indianapolis, IN

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Kick-start your professional adventure in our R&D Excellence Centers by joining multiple expert teams in an international rotation program. During this 2 year program you will be able to develop your skills at the forefront of leading edge technology, while also earning a competitive salary and complete benefits and that’s just the beginning! Once you complete this exciting program, you will continue your career within VIAVI collaborating with and contributing to your designated team. You will directly contribute to our solutions which are effectively used in a high variety of industries as we enable our customers to adapt and thrive by transforming complexity through visibility and actionable insight. VIAVI Engineers work with teammates to solve problems and build innovative software and hardware solutions that help our customers design, deploy and optimize all types of networks which enable their customers cell phone data and voice services for 5G, 4G and all types of wireless networks, enable cable systems and services, enable high speed data centers to operate, enable aircraft to fly safely, and enable your local government, police, fire departments, and military to operate radio communication. In addition, VIAVI Engineers build modern software systems to assure that all forms of information communication provide high level service to customers. The Indianapolis location will be home to 1 (possibly more) new hire. There will be a few different skillsets considered and the team will choose the best option and skillset after the interviews.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Proficiency in a 3D CAD tool (SolidWorks preferred)
Some exposure to material selection and common manufacturing processes: machining, injection molding, casting, and sheet metal
Undergrad or Graduate Degree from an accredited university in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
Experience with C/C++, Windows or Linux Operating Systems, exposure to networking protocols (TCP/IP, 802.11, Bluetooth)
Some engineering related experience outside of the classroom environment like an internship/Co-Op, hackathon, research project, or related experience.
Demonstrated skills in time management and ability work in a collaborative/team environment
Capability to quickly adapt to new projects and changing priorities when needed.
Ability/Desire to work on a temporary assignment in another country/location
A curious, hands-on problem solver who's comfortable moving between CAD screen time and the prototype bench, communicates clearly with teammates across disciplines, and is eager to learn the practical realities of taking a design from concept to manufactured product.

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, or academic project experience with prototype build and test
Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
Exposure to electro-mechanical or optomechanical system design
Coursework or project experience involving FEA/simulation tools

Responsibilities

Design and model components, enclosures, and assemblies using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
Perform basic stress, thermal, and tolerance analysis to validate design decisions
Build and test prototypes, iterating based on results
Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews in collaboration with manufacturing partners
Write clear, detailed assembly work instructions for production teams
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical and hardware engineers on integrated systems combining optics, electronics, and mechanical housings/PCBA interfaces
Contribute to material selection and manufacturing process decisions (machining, injection molding, casting, sheet metal)
Document design work and maintain organized records of revisions and test results