Viavisolutions
Senior Test Engineer
Wichita, KS USA · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
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About the role
- 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.
- VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide Design for Testability (DFT) direction to R&D from the concept stage through all phases of new product development.
- Define and develop the overall test and configuration strategy for new products, obtaining R&D alignment and buy-in.
- Drive detailed project planning to ensure all test solutions are developed, documented, debugged, deployed, and validated prior to production pilot run.
- Partner with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering to develop contract manufacturing-ready test systems, jigs, and fixturing.
- Install and validate production systems at VIAVI facilities and contract manufacturing sites.
- Maintain and update existing production test processes throughout the product lifecycle.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders including R&D, Program Management, Manufacturing Engineering, and contract manufacturing partners.
- This role is central to new product introduction and ongoing lifecycle support for wireless communication test equipment.
- The Senior Test Engineer partners closely with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure high-quality, reliable automated test solutions are built into production from day one, and continues to optimize those solutions throughout each product's lifecycle.
- Proven project planning and management capability, including developing and executing complex multi-deliverable schedules.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Minimum 5 years of experience designing and developing automated functional test systems, both hardware and software.
- Proficiency in National Instruments TestStand for test automation development and execution.
- Solid knowledge of RF and microwave communication concepts, technologies, and test methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard RF test equipment: Network Analyzers, Signal/Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Measurement Receivers, Oscilloscopes, and DMMs.
- Programming experience in ANSI C
- General knowledge of statistical process control concepts and use of analysis and reporting tools.
- Design, develop, and implement automated production test systems-hardware and software-required to execute the product test strategy.
Nice to have
- National Instruments TestStand test executive programming experience.
- SQL database programming for test record storage, retrieval, and data management.
- Measurement Uncertainty Analysis and Gauge R&R methodology and application in a manufacturing test environment.
- Use of AI tools for test code development, optimization, or data analysis.
- Six Sigma, Lean, or similar continuous improvement training or certification.
- Experience with JTAG test development.
- How Success Is Measured
- All production test systems delivered on schedule for pilot run and volume production launch.
Skills
- Experience and Technical Skills
Benefits
- Optimize calibration and test processes for coverage, cycle time, and test stand capacity.
Company info
- The AvComm Business Unit of VIAVI Solutions has an opening for a Senior Test Engineer with the experience and drive to make a difference.
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