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VIAVI Solutions · 1 day ago

Electro-Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Technician (Day Shift)

VIAVI Solutions is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions. They are seeking an Electro-Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and ensuring operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Serves as the On-Duty equipment technical expert to the Manufacturing Shift Manager or other responsible production personnel
Completes tasks in accordance with the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Charter. With special emphasis on being fit for duty and assuring that no activity takes place that is considered by the incumbent to be unsafe
Groups of On-Duty E/M Technicians are assigned to areas and assigned to a Maintenance Team Leader
At the beginning of a shift both the on coming On-Duty E/M Technicians and the off going On-Duty E/M Technicians will attend and conduct a shift “turnover”. Being on time is important to facilitate communication during this “turnover” effort. All log entries shall be up to date before shift turnover
Continuously monitor the performance and know the operational status of the manufacturing equipment and the plant support systems within the area of responsibility to avoid equipment stoppages, slow downs, or product loss because of an equipment malfunction
When unexpected interruptions or SHE incidents occur because of equipment malfunctions the On-Duty E/M Technician is responsible for investigating the reason for the interruption, with the incumbent being the lead investigator
With the reason(s) for the equipment malfunction understood, then completes or plans mitigating actions to restore function. These actions include but are not limited to initiating hardware or software modification, initiating a periodic maintenance activity, or changing the methods used or the tools applied or the established procedures or operational approaches or some combination of all of these
Is responsible for assuring the timely and proper completion of any scheduled and/or unexpected maintenance work on the assigned shift and in the assigned area no matter who is doing the work
Records or assures that recording occurs for all work done by anyone on or to manufacturing equipment and plant support systems on the assigned shift and in the assigned area
Reports daily on equipment performance and the reasons for interruption and malfunction and actions taken
Participates in design reviews and hazard assessments with special emphasis on maintainability and serviceability
Assures that all spaces and facilities assigned to the maintenance activity within the area of responsibility are kept consistently organized and clean
Assures that all materials consumed are reported and the items low on stock are flagged

Qualification

Electronics educationMechanical educationManufacturing maintenance experienceHigh Vacuum Thin Film CoatingComplex machinery understandingComputer proficiencyVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

An Associate of Science degree in Electronics or equivalent is required
A formal certificate or certificate of completion demonstrating at least one year of in-class education in any area of mechanical application such as machining, refrigeration, diesel mechanics, hydraulics, welding etc
Five years of successful on-site production maintenance experience can be substituted for the mechanical education requirement
Minimum of two years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
No amount of experience can be substituted for the Electronics/Electrical education requirement
Ability to self learn and understand complex machinery
Deep understanding of basic equipment technology such as but not limited to knowledge of weights and measures, practical mathematics especially SPC, strength of materials, fundamentals of heat transfer, basic electricity, bearings, seals, gears, cams, links, chain, belts, fasteners, hydraulics, pumps, piping, pressure, flow, tanks, diesels and gas engines, compressors and fans, refrigeration, air conditioning, lubrication, insulation, motors, contactors, controllers, power supplies, and programmable logic controllers
Ability to use computers and common software
Ability to clearly communicate verbally or in writing
Must be able to consistently deliver the hours required to do the job
Must be shift and time flexible
Exposure to hazardous and non-hazardous materials
Exposure to coating material dust which necessitates dust masks or breathing apparatus and protective clothing
Moderate lifting and pushing/pulling of equipment
Properly prepares, handles, manages, and inspects hazardous waste generated through maintenance activities
Consistently maintain a safe work area. Tools and instruments are cleaned and put away. Materials are disposed of correctly
Follow all safety regulations. Carry out all safety behaviors such as considering what happens when you power down and lock out something or calling out before you move or operate something
Actively contribute to workplace safety
Place the safety of co-workers and self before other priorities

Preferred

A technical understanding of High Vacuum Thin Film Coating equipment is preferred

Company

VIAVI Solutions

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Global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions and light management technologies

H1B Sponsorship

VIAVI Solutions has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (25)
2024 (22)
2023 (15)
2022 (30)
2021 (9)
2020 (17)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$990.73M
2025-12-16Post Ipo Equity· $140.73M
2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $250M

Leadership Team

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Oleg Khaykin
President and CEO
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Sameh Yamany
Corporate Chief Technology Officer
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