Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

VIAVI Solutions•Ottawa, ON

2d•$89,167 - $165,597

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. This position will support development of new products for the Fiber Optic Production & Lab Test business unit. The candidate will work on developing products in the areas of fiber optic connector cleaning, optical inspection, and optical measurement systems for lab and production applications. This involves working within a multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams to develop solutions which may include contactless cleaning, automated visual inspection and free space optics while considering compliance to internal and external specifications, manufacturability, thermal performance, and cost.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
8+ years of experience in product/technology development.
High proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Solid Edge or similar.
Ability to multitask - support multiple programs.
Ability to work independently and on a team.
Motivated, innovative, effective communicator.
Familiar with all phases of design – research, concept, development, NPI to remote CM, and ongoing support
History of close work with Electrical and/or Optical design

Nice To Haves

Masters or additional relevant degrees such Chemical Engineering, Engineering Physics, etc.
Selection and application of solvents and / or adhesives / epoxies.
Design of aerosol, pneumatic or fluidic products, including filtration, fluid compatibility, solenoid valves, pressure vessels, nozzles, etc.
Design of optical imaging products such as microscopes, telescopes, cameras, etc.
Design of fiber optic and / or electronic products.
Thermal analysis and management.
Participation in high level architectural planning.
Contribution to intellectual property development and support patent disclosures.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of optical test equipment and systems, including optical connector cleaning products, connector inspection microscopes, and optical test equipment for performance verification of fiber optic components.
Work closely with optical and electrical engineering teams to integrate optical systems and electronics for lab and production cleaning, inspection, and test products.
Design and build prototypes for optical cleaning, inspection, and test equipment, ensuring that all systems meet performance specifications through rigorous testing and validation.
Identify areas for improvement in test systems, propose and implement design optimizations, and develop best practices for optical test equipment development.
Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including CAD models and drawings, bill of materials (BOMs), and test procedures.
Collaborate with R&D, product development, and manufacturing teams to ensure that products meet the needs of customers.