Manufacturing Technician 2

VIAVI Solutions•Santa Rosa, CA

2d•$19 - $34

About The Position

VIAVI is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions and light management technologies. The Manufacturing Technician 2 performs functions across manufacturing operations, including working with engineers on setup, calibration, and experiments, and carrying out rework and quality testing for parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. The role uses programs to collect and evaluate operating data and make on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. Some operations take place in a clean room. The technician determines and may develop test specifications, methods, and procedures from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams; tests and troubleshoots assemblies and final systems; may rework items based on test results; and prepares technical reports with findings and recommendations. The technician may also assist with selecting and setting up specialized test equipment. This position requires ITAR-defined U.S. Person status and a clearance or the ability to recertify for work in environments requiring a government security clearance.

Requirements

GED, high school diploma, or equivalent.
Must have a clearance or be able to recertify to work in environments requiring a government security clearance.
Must be shift flexible; shifts are typically 12 hours and may be day or night.
Must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of ITAR: a U.S. Citizen or National, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, Refugee, or Temporary Resident granted amnesty.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of relevant experience.
Experience with high-vacuum coating, including Box/UCP.
Familiarity operating a spectrophotometer.
Assembly experience with under-microscope soldering and metrology.
Experience operating in an ISO Quality environment.

Responsibilities

Work with engineers on manufacturing setup, calibration, and experiments.
Perform rework and quality testing related to parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
Use programs to collect and evaluate operating data and make on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
Determine and may develop test specifications, methods, and procedures from blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
Test and troubleshoot assemblies and final systems.
Complete rework on assemblies or systems as a result of testing, when needed.
Prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommending solutions to technical problems.
Assist in selecting and setting up specialized test equipment, when needed.