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Viavi Solutions

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

1 month ago by Viavi Solutions
  • Salary negotiable
  • Rapid City, SD, US
  • Full-time
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer role supporting and improving SMT and related assembly processes for high-performance MEMS inertial measurement units at VIAVI Solutions, a global network test and light-management technology provider. You’ll be the technical go-to for manufacturing, owning troubleshooting, equipment programming/maintenance, fixtures/tooling, and new process documentation. Standout perk: hands-on ownership across SMT, potting, conformal coating and rework in a core manufacturing team.

Key skills
SMT electronic assembly manufacturingSMT pick-and-place equipment programmingSolder paste printing equipment setup/programming/maintenanceReflow oven temperature profilingTroubleshooting SMT, potting, conformal coating & rework processesCAM 350SolidWorks CAD (parts, assemblies, drawings)Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedbackFixture/tooling design (soldering, laser de-paneling, potting)GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation
Salary not listed — comparable US Senior Manufacturing Engineer roles typically pay about $95k–$135k base depending on industry and experience.
You'll thrive here if you’re a proactive, hands-on manufacturing engineer who enjoys owning SMT process performance end-to-end and jumping in to keep production moving when needed.
Why apply
  • Work on MEMS inertial products
  • Own SMT equipment and processes
  • Hands-on fixtures and tooling design
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: Manufacturing Engineer

About Our Company
VIAVI Solutions is a manufacturer of high-performance MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) Inertial Measurement Units that provide unrivaled price-to-performance. The Company is focused on delivering disruptive inertial products to identify target markets. Our manufacturing team is at the heart of achieving our goals. We are looking for an individual with a mindset for planning ahead, that makes things happen, self-motivated, proactive, positive aptitude, and able to work outside work hours when required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Job Description:

The manufacturing engineer shall be the technical resource for the manufacturing area and report directly to the Manufacturing Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform Time Studies for the different processes.
  • Troubleshoot products in Surface Mount Technology Assembly, Manual Assembly & Housing (MASH), Potting,
  • Conformal Coating & Rework processes.
  • Provide design for manufacturability feedback to product design engineers.
  • Control of incoming & in-process quality of Solder Paste.
  • Set up, program & maintenance of:
    • Solder Paste Printing Equipment.
    • SMT automated pick and place assembly equipment.
    • SMT Reflow Ovens, & Temperature Profiling.
    • Laser equipment.
    • Soldering Robot.
  • Implement and document new product SMT assembly procedures.
  • Able to run the SMT Area Equipment in emergencies occasions when operator is not available.
  • Design & improvement of:
    • Manual solder assembly fixtures
    • Robotic soldering fixtures
    • Laser cutting / de-paneling fixtures.
  • Design & maintain equipment & fixtures for:
    • Robotic encapsulation / potting.
    • Automated bolting robot.
  • Develop torque values used in manufacturing processes.
  • Provide engineering support & solutions to day-to-day operation of SMT Assembly, MASH,
    • Potting, Conformal Coating & Rework processes.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Qualifications & Experience:

Qualified candidates will have a BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5 or more years of experience.

SMT electronic assembly manufacturing experience. Further qualifications include:

  • SMT automated placement [pick& place] equipment programming experience.
  • Front end & Back-end experience
  • SMT experience on Design of stencil, fixtures, carriers, and tooling for electronic assemblies [PCAs].
    • Experience / Knowledge using CAM 350.
  • Maintenance Experience in SMT placement equipment, Reflow Oven, & Solder Paste Printer.
  • Potting and Conformal Coating experience
    • Facility / Assembly Floor Layout Experience.
  • AS9100 or ISO9001, & inertial systems experience a plus, but not necessarily.
  • IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, DESIGN STANDARDS experience a plus, but not necessarily.
  • Strong SolidWorks/CAD experience (part modeling, assemblies, drawings)
  • Proficiency with 3D printing (FDM preferred)
  • Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
  • DFM experience for FDM 3D printing and CNC machining
  • Understanding of GD&T
  • Experience using pneumatic systems in manufacturing environment.
  • Understanding of materials and their properties
    • Stainless steels, aluminums, titanium, engineering plastics, FDM printing filaments.

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.

Reference: 25765_524896710·Original posting
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