Manufacturing Process Systems Engineer

Summary:
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.

Manufacturing Process Systems Engineer
-Develops, maintains, and evolves advanced data and hardware systems utilizing knowledge of manufacturing processes, software/hardware development, data analytics, systems engineering, quality control, and continuous improvement.
-Responsible for integrated software and hardware systems used to monitor, record, analyze, and report production data, performance metrics, and manufacturing quality information. Duties also include engineering support for thin-film high-vacuum processes, advanced process-control tools, manufacturing data systems, advanced materials, PVD, CVD, unit operations, complex metrology, as well as environment, health, and safety.
-This position reports to the Process Engineering Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing systems, software tools, and database applications utilizing knowledge of programming, DBMS, production/test equipment, production methods, quality control standards
• Establishes and enhances process capabilities for new and existing products and processes
• Collaborates with members of manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance teams to deliver manufacturing excellence
• Conceives and manages projects involving the definition and selection of new concepts and technology, to develop new or improve systems and processes
• Responsible for assigned manufacturing value stream processes including provision of manufacturing execution methods, tools, problem solving and continuous improvement activities
• Responds to operations floor process support needs as requested
• Includes occasional off-shift telephone and remote access support for 24x7 manufacturing operation
• Effectively leads and manages multiple projects simultaneously
• Develops and implements process related training and development tools

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

Required

• 4+ years engineering experience in a related field
• BS Engineering degree: Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related degree
• Extensive programming experience in one or more of the following languages: C#, ASP.NET, R, JavaScript, Python, LabView, etc.
• Must possess demonstrated data science engineering experience or data science degree
• DBMS & business reporting tool experience in one or more of: SQL, Oracle, Tableau, OBIEE, Shiny, MES, etc.
• Experience in data science, including data cleaning, reduction, processing, and visualization
• Manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience with design and development of software and hardware systems and tools
• Strong software competency including MS Office and advanced Excel skills and experience using advanced programming to facilitate analyzing large amounts data imported from various sources

Preferred:

• Experience with manufacturing quality systems: Lean, SPC, 6s, DFM, FMEA, 5S, 8D, QMS, NPI, etc.
• Experience transitioning products from prototype development to robust systematized production
• Experience improving manufacturing processes collaboratively with production staff and other departments
• Experience with thin-film, high-vacuum processes
• ISO9001, AS9100, and/or IATF16949 quality management systems experience

Attributes:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, supported by a strong technical background
• Effectively manages competing priorities with a solutions-oriented, systemic approach
• Analytical, detail-oriented problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Able to influence, build consensus and support collaboratively across multiple teams and levels
• Self-motivated and organized; able to work autonomously and effectively
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

Job Posting Pay Range:
81,060
to
150,540

Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.