Manufacturing Technician 2

Viavi Solutions•Santa Rosa, CA

21h•$19 - $34

About The Position

VIAVI is seeking a Manufacturing Technician 2 to perform functions across manufacturing operations. The role includes working with engineers on setup and calibration, rework, and quality testing for parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. The technician uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data and make on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment, and works with engineers on experiments. 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 or final systems; and may rework assemblies or systems based on test results. The position also involves preparing technical reports that summarize findings and recommend solutions to technical problems, and may include assisting with the selection and setup of specialized test equipment. The facility operates 24 hours a day. Shifts are typically 12 hours and available on days or nights, and the role requires shift flexibility. This position requires use of information subject to ITAR, so applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR.

Requirements

GED, high school diploma, or equivalent.
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 days or nights.
Applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of relevant experience.
High Vacuum coating experience.
Familiarity operating a spectrophotometer.
Assembly experience with under-microscope soldering and metrology.
Experience operating in an ISO Quality environment.

Responsibilities

Perform functions associated with manufacturing operations, including setup and calibration tasks with engineers.
Perform rework and quality testing related to parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
Use programs to collect and evaluate operating data and conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
Work with engineers in conducting experiments.
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.