Electrical Engineer (Manufacturing)

Optical Coating Laboratory, LLC; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Equipment Engineering team responsible for the production optical coating equipment. You will own electrical designs from concept through commissioning, work hands‑on with advanced coating systems and precision electro‑mechanical assemblies, and partner with Operations and Maintenance to maximize uptime.

Requirements include a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of hands‑on electro‑mechanical design, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years designing precision electro‑mechanical systems.
• Experience with NFPA 70/79/70E standards preferred.
• Proficiency in electrical schematic design software (SolidWorks Electrical, Promis.e).
• Familiarity with PLC and HMI programming (ladder logic).
• Strong analytical and cross‑functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new electrical/electronic hardware for large-scale optical coating equipment from schematics to documentation.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, assemblies, BOMs, and CAD files.
• Manage equipment installations, qualifications, commissioning, and acceptance testing.
• Select components by analyzing specifications and reliability.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic/electro‑mechanical issues and drive design changes.
• Conduct experiments, analyze data, and inform design decisions.
• Provide production support and occasional off-hours coverage to maximize uptime.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering on complex challenges.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC & HMI programming

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

Promis.e

Electrical distribution design tools

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.

Job Title

Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

VIAVI Solutions is an industry leader in thin film coatings, optical products, specialty pigments, and vacuum technology. We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Equipment Engineering team — the group that designs, develops, and continuously improves the production optical coating equipment that powers our business. You'll own electrical designs from concept through commissioning, work hands‑on with advanced coating systems and precision electro‑mechanical assemblies, and partner closely with Operations and Maintenance to keep production running at its best.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and develop new electrical and electronic hardware for large-scale optical coating equipment, from schematics through final documentation.
• Create and maintain detailed electrical documentation — including schematics, assemblies, BOMs, and CAD files — ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Manage equipment installations, qualifications, commissioning, and acceptance testing for new and upgraded electronic systems.
• Select components and equipment by analyzing specifications, assessing vendor capabilities, and evaluating reliability to support system upgrades.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and electro‑mechanical issues on production equipment; drive corrective design changes to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct experimental tests, analyze equipment operating data, and evaluate results to inform design decisions.
• Provide production support to Operations teams, including some off‑hours availability, to ensure maximum equipment uptime.
• Collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams on complex technical challenges.
• Support modest domestic and international travel for equipment installations and operational support at VIAVI facilities worldwide.

What You Bring

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience designing precision electro‑mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electric Code), NFPA 79 (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery), and NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace).
• Proficiency in electrical schematic design software — SolidWorks Electrical, Promis.e, or equivalent — for the design of electrical distribution and control systems on industrial machinery.
• Familiarity with PLC and HMI programming, including ladder logic, for troubleshooting and process control.
• Strong analytical skills with a methodical approach to root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Effective communicator with the ability to lead projects, contribute as a team member, and present technical findings clearly to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on schedule.
• Ability to work in an ITAR setting, and be a US Person as set by USCIS.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience designing precision electro‑mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electric Code), NFPA 79 (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery), and NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace).
• Proficiency in electrical schematic design software — SolidWorks Electrical, Promis.e, or equivalent — for the design of electrical distribution and control systems on industrial machinery.
• Familiarity with PLC and HMI programming, including ladder logic, for troubleshooting and process control.
• Strong analytical skills with a methodical approach to root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Effective communicator with the ability to lead projects, contribute as a team member, and present technical findings clearly to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on schedule.
• Ability to work in an ITAR setting, and be a US Person as set by USCIS.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Job Posting Pay Range: 89,600 to 166,400

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.

VIAVI empowers Service Providers and IT organizations to manage the network lifecycle for complex 5G and Fiber networks with intuitive instruments, systems and technologies; and our expertise in light management and optical coatings help protect the world's bank notes from counterfeiters, enhance the colors you see, and enable advanced technology such as 3D sensing.