Product Development 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.Duties & Responsibilities: Position Details: This individual will be responsible for engineering ownership relating to the design, quotation and manufacturing readiness of optical thin film coatings. The person in this position is the technical interface with the customer, manufacturing engineering, and production floor supporting product realization as a critical part of the operations team.This individual will be part of the team at Viavi Solutions to identify requirements, establish specifications and respond to inquiries pertaining to optical filters. This person will have primary responsibility related to quotations, product design, production readiness, and product analysis.Position Duties:Work closely with the customer, Application Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Operations during the customer communication, quotation, manufacturing readiness, and production phases of a product.Set up the Operations team for success through production readiness.Interface with production personnel to provide product guidance and problem solving.Provide technical ownership of optical coating design, quotation, and manufacturability.Transfer new products from customer inquiry to successful manufacturing.Identify opportunities for and drive continuous improvement activities.Essential Functions:Ability to provide production support via interfacing with coating technicians, support personnel, and the rest of the engineering team.Ability to lead product designAbility to provide quotation inputAbility to lead product analysisAbility to lead traveler generationAbility to lead manufacturing readinessAbility to perform under stressful situationsAbility to discuss technical requirements with AE’s and CustomersAbility to apply critical problem-solving skillsAbility to work in partnership with coworkers and managementAbility to attend work on a regular and consistent basisAbility to provide scheduled engineering night support occasionallyAbility to support 24/7 production as needed via after-hour calls occasionallyPre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements: Education/Experience/Knowledge Qualifications:Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics or other related technical discipline.Three to five years of experience in manufacturing setting.Understanding of design and evaluation of optical coatings.Knowledgeable in Metrology techniques and equipment desiredAbility to work under pressure and dealing with demanding customers.Knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts, statistical process control and problem solving techniques. Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with internal as well as external customers.Proficiency in Statistical Process ControlBias for action.Must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee, or Refugee.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:81,900to152,100Exceptional 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. SummaryLocation: Santa Rosa, CA USAType: Full time