Electrical Equipment Tech

VIAVI Solutions•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

The Electro-Mechanical Technician performs electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of complex manufacturing equipment. The role supports equipment reliability and production continuity and serves as the on-duty technical expert for shift leadership. Work must align with Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) requirements. The technician diagnoses problems, rebuilds, adjusts, repairs, and assembles equipment using blueprints, manuals, and diagnostic tools; monitors equipment and plant support systems; investigates equipment interruptions and SHE incidents; implements corrective actions; and completes and documents scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. The role also includes shift handovers and reporting, participation in design reviews and hazard assessments, providing maintainability feedback on new or modified equipment, keeping maintenance workspaces organized, and tracking materials and low inventory. The position works 12-hour rotating shifts aligned with production needs and requires full shift flexibility. Physical requirements include meeting the shift schedule, exposure to hazardous materials and coating dust while using required PPE, and moderate lifting and pushing or pulling of equipment.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Electronics or equivalent, subject to technical review; the electronics/electrical education requirement cannot be substituted.
At least one year of formal mechanical coursework, such as machining, refrigeration, hydraulics, or welding; five years of production maintenance experience may substitute for this coursework requirement.
At least two years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to self-learn and understand complex machinery.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles, including practical mathematics and SPC, strength of materials, heat transfer, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, motors, controllers, PLCs, gears, bearings, seals, and drive systems.
Proficiency with diagnostic and measurement tools, including VOMs, leak detectors, RGAs, and gauges.
Competence with common fabrication tools and equipment.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to meet 12-hour rotating shift schedule requirements and maintain shift flexibility.
Ability to work around hazardous materials and coating dust while using required PPE.
Ability to moderately lift and push or pull equipment.
Proactive problem-solving, prioritization, independent follow-through, teamwork, adaptability, and a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

High vacuum thin-film coating experience.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve issues in electromechanical manufacturing equipment.
Rebuild, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment using blueprints, manuals, and diagnostic tools.
Monitor equipment and plant support systems to prevent stoppages or product loss.
Serve as lead investigator for equipment interruptions or SHE incidents.
Implement corrective actions, including hardware or software changes and process improvements.
Complete and document scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Participate in shift turnover meetings and maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation.
Provide daily reports on equipment performance and corrective actions taken.
Participate in design reviews and hazard assessments.
Provide maintainability and serviceability feedback on new or modified equipment.
Maintain clean, organized maintenance workspaces.
Track material usage and flag low-inventory items.
Manage hazardous waste, maintain safe work areas, follow safety protocols, and prioritize safety for self and coworkers.
Complete tasks independently and reliably, collaborate with teammates, adapt to changes, suggest improvements, and deliver high-quality work.