Staff, Mechatronics Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• Interface controls and sensors to PLC and HMI software.
• Implement robust control algorithms for a manufacturing environment.
• Generate structured, well documented, and robust PLC and HMI code meeting project objectives.
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting.
• Lead, motivate others, and/or contribute to a team-work environment.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Work with multi-disciplined teams including R D and Engineering.

Requirements

• PLC programming, especially Mitsubishi PLC and Siemens Step7 HMI programming such as Delphi or LabVIEW.
• Experience with digital controls, PID, motion control, oscilloscope, lock-in, sensors, etc.
• Industrial networking (Profibus, Ethernet, etc.).
• Read and understand electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Strong time management.
• Ability to work effectively with R D, Operations, Maintenance, and Contractors.
• Ability to solve complex problems with effective solutions.
• Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.

Nice-to-haves

• MATLAB, Python or equivalent rapid-scripting languages.
• Experience with database construction and SQL queries.
• Motor drive configuration and startup.
• Wonderware interfacing.
• Draw electrical schematics, for example using AutoCAD or Promis-E.
• Windows PC, Linux administration.
• Action oriented approach to problem solving.
• Learn quickly, committed to continuous self-improvement.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus program