Staff, Mechatronics Engineer at Optical Coating Laboratory, LLC in Santa Rosa, California

Job Description:

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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Viavi Solutions is seeking an experienced controls / automation engineer to quicken the pace of experiments and new product development.  The selected candidate will work with the R&D team to develop and prototype hardware and algorithms to control state-of-the-art optical coating manufacturing and metrology equipment, including:

Interface to intelligent controllers and hardware associated with vacuum coating technology, including power supplies, programmable logic controllers, distributed information systems, and remote sensors.

Develop customized sensor and control solutions using PC’s, single-board microcontrollers, and/or programmable logic controllers (PLC’s).

Modify existing PLC or HMI programs to accommodate new development or experimental configurations.

Rapid prototyping is a key element of the position, as well as good documentation and an ability to work with manufacturing engineering to transition successful prototypes to production. This position involves occasional travel including possible international site visits.

Essential Duties and 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.    

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• PLC programming, especially Mitsubishi PLC and Siemens Step7


• HMI programming such as Delphi orLabVIEW


• 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

Desired Skills:

• 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

Education / Experience:

• BS in Computer / Electrical /Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.


• Five or more years in a similar role


• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

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:

105,000

to

195,000

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.

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