Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician

Optical Coating Laboratory, LLC; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, life and disability insurance

401(k)

Bonus program

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions in Santa Rosa, CA, is seeking a Senior Electrical/Electronic Technician to keep manufacturing equipment running and support new capital projects. This role balances hands-on maintenance with installation, qualification, and upgrades of advanced optical and measurement systems.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology and at least eight years of autonomous experience in automation, with strong PLC and instrumentation skills and a commitment

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology or equivalent (required).
• Eight years of experience as an Electrical/Electronic Technician with autonomy.
• Strong circuit theory background and troubleshooting across systems.
• Experience supporting automation in continuous production environments.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technician support for manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and perform calibration and repair.
• Install, qualify, and commission equipment and perform acceptance testing.
• Document electrical systems with schematics, BOMs, and CAD files.
• Travel to support Manufacturing Operations as needed.

Skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Communication skills

PLC familiarity

LabVIEW/Wonderware/Windows

Automation in 24/7 environments

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology

Tools

Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal

Mitsubishi GX Developer

Vacuum coating equipment

Spectrophotometers

Metrology equipment (Agilent, Perkin Elmer, Bruker, Shimadzu)

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.

Position Summary

VIAVI Solutions manufactures advanced optical thin-film and pigment coating products in a 24/7 production environment in Santa Rosa, CA, with additional sites in China and Arizona.

This Senior Electrical/Electronic Technician position balances two priorities: keeping manufacturing operations equipment running, and supporting new capital project work — machine installations, system upgrades, and next-generation automation platforms.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Key Responsibilities Provide Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technician support for manufacturing equipment and systems, including some off-hours support.
• Assist and lead in troubleshooting, problem analysis, data collection, and training on complex manufacturing equipment.
• Perform installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of spectrophotometers and related optical measurement equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled manufacturing systems (Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal, Mitsubishi GX Developer), including ladder logic analysis.
• Calibrate analytical and production equipment in accordance with quality standards and documented procedures.
• Assist with and manage equipment installation, qualification, commissioning, and acceptance testing.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, vacuum system, optical, and control system failures using standard test and measurement equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures related to high-voltage systems, vacuum systems, compressed gases, chemicals, and cleanroom operations.
• Provide detailed, up-to-date documentation of electrical systems, including schematics, assemblies, BOMs, and CAD documentation.
• Some limited travel may be required to support Manufacturing Operations.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

• Required Qualifications: Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology or equivalent (required).
• Minimum of eight years of experience as an Electrical/Electronic Technician with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong background in circuit theory, with the ability to troubleshoot a wide range of systems, equipment controls, and power circuits.
• Experience supporting automation in 24/7 or continuous production environments.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to maintain effectiveness and efficiency.
• 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.
• Skills & Knowledge Ability to interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical manuals, with systematic problem-solving analysis.
• Familiarity with PLCs, including ladder logic for troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electrical safety concepts related to NFPA 70E and Cal-OSHA.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW, Wonderware System Platform, and Windows administration.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing spectrophotometers, optical instruments, or laboratory analytical equipment.
• Familiarity with metrology equipment such as Agilent, Perkin Elmer, Bruker, and Shimadzu UV-Vis, NIR, and FTIR.
• Hands-on experience maintaining vacuum coating equipment, vacuum pumps, deposition systems, and process controls.
• Working knowledge of vacuum technology, pressure measurement, leak detection, and vacuum system diagnostics.

Job Posting Pay Range: 39 to 72 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. We are a team of thought leaders who have the freedom to support and innovate and look for new effective and efficient solutions for our customers.

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