R&D Engineering Development Program (EDP)

Viavi Solutions•Santa Rosa, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers. The Engineering Development Program (EDP) at VIAVI is a program for highly qualified engineering graduates. The program enables new graduates to develop technical and leadership skills through a series of rotations in functional and manufacturing areas in our Santa Rosa, California facility. Through rotations in their first year, new graduates learn important skills in optical metrology, materials characterization, optical coating design, evaporative coating, sputter deposition, quality systems, and program management. In their second year they are placed into a first process engineering role. The rotations, combined with two years of coursework in key technology areas, provide new graduates with the skill set required for an Optical Thin Film Coating Process Engineering role in one of Viavi’s Santa Rosa Operations Engineering groups. This position is in Santa Rosa, California. VIAVI’s Santa Rosa facility manufactures products for applications in anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, government, healthcare, and automotive markets.

Requirements

Minimum B.S. in related Engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, or other Physical Science.
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen or National, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, Refugee, or Temporary Resident granted amnesty.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of staff and leadership.
Analytical thinker; detail oriented; problem solver; self-starter.
Able to work independently and with cross-functional teams, and to contribute in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Capable of working on special projects as well as normal day-to-day responsibilities; operate in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficient with computers: strong proficiency with MS Excel and Office; experience with MatLab and related tools.
Experience and/or interest in optics, vacuum engineering, and/or vacuum processes highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Over the two years of the program, complete courses in key VIAVI technology areas such as: Vacuum Technology Optical Thin Film Coating Design Glow Discharge Processes and Plasmas Evaporative and Sputter Deposition Processes Introduction to Color and Appearance
During the first year, develop optical coating process engineering skills through rotations such as: Materials Characterization Laboratory Program Management & Quality Engineering Group R&D Coating Development Group Chemistry Processes Short Rotations in Environmental Health and Safety, Color Metrology, and Optical Sensors
Complete projects in each rotation, with contributions including: Assisting in trouble-shooting problems through materials analysis and other means Developing coating processes for manufacturing optical coatings Applying program management and quality systems in projects in operations groups Documenting work in informal memos as well as formal reports Presenting information on projects to fellow engineers and management
During the second year, transition into a process engineering role in a VIAVI operations group.