About this opportunity
Viavi Solutions Inc. lists this Senior Mechanical Engineer opportunity in indianapolis, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Development
Lead the mechanical design and development of optical test equipment and systems.
Develop innovative solutions for fiber optic connectors, optical inspection products, and measurement systems.
Design components and subsystems from concept through production release.
System Integration
Collaborate closely with optical and electrical engineers to integrate optical systems, electronics, and mechanical assemblies.
Ensure robust system-level performance through effective cross-functional design.
Prototyping & Validation
Design, build, and evaluate prototypes.
Conduct mechanical testing and verification activities to ensure designs meet functional, reliability, and performance requirements.
Support product qualification and validation activities.
Product Engineering
Design sheet metal enclosures, CNC-machined components, EMI shielding, custom cables, labels, PCB assemblies, and mechanical fixtures.
Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to optimize cost, quality, and manufacturability.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Drive engineering best practices and standardization initiatives.
Documentation
Create and maintain engineering documentation including: 3D CAD models, Engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), Test plans and procedures, Design verification reports.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with R&D, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and product management teams to ensure successful product delivery.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Significant experience in mechanical product design and development.
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (or equivalent 3D MCAD software).
Experience performing tolerance stack-up analysis.
Experience performing thermal simulation.
Strong knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
Experience creating manufacturing drawings and supporting production release.
Familiarity with prototype development, including 3D printing and additive manufacturing.
Understanding of the complete product development lifecycle from concept to launch.
Preferred Skills
Experience developing optical, test, instrumentation, or electronic products.
Experience with sheet metal design, CNC machining, molded parts, and electromechanical assemblies.
Basic understanding of structural analysis and simulation tools.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost optimization techniques.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Leadership Expectations
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering team members.
Influence technical decisions across functional teams.
Contribute to strategic product and technology roadmaps.
Drive high standards of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities. 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.
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Worksite address
indianapolis, IN, 46262, US
Who can apply
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